量词
Measure word for “salt” in Chinese
The measure word for salt in Chinese is 粒 (lì): 一粒盐 (yí lì yán) means "one salt".
- 两粒盐liǎng lì yántwo salts
- 这粒盐zhè lì yánthis salt
- 那几粒盐nà jǐ lì yánthose few salts
Salt is 盐 (yán), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for salt in Chinese?
The measure word for salt in Chinese is 粒 (lì): 一粒盐 (yí lì yán) means "one salt".
Can I use 个 for 盐?
People will understand 一个盐, but 一粒盐 is the correct form and what exams expect.