量词
Measure word for “rice” in Chinese
The measure word for rice in Chinese is 粒 (lì): 一粒米 (yí lì mǐ) means "one rice".
- 两粒米liǎng lì mǐtwo rices
- 这粒米zhè lì mǐthis rice
- 那几粒米nà jǐ lì mǐthose few rices
Rice is 米 (mǐ), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for rice in Chinese?
The measure word for rice in Chinese is 粒 (lì): 一粒米 (yí lì mǐ) means "one rice".
Can I use 个 for 米?
People will understand 一个米, but 一粒米 is the correct form and what exams expect.