量词
Measure word for “sand” in Chinese
The measure word for sand in Chinese is 粒 (lì): 一粒沙子 (yí lì shā zi) means "one sand".
Dictionaries also list: 把.
- 两粒沙子liǎng lì shā zitwo sands
- 这粒沙子zhè lì shā zithis sand
- 那几粒沙子nà jǐ lì shā zithose few sands
Sand is 沙子 (shā zi), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for sand in Chinese?
The measure word for sand in Chinese is 粒 (lì): 一粒沙子 (yí lì shā zi) means "one sand". 把 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 沙子?
People will understand 一个沙子, but 一粒沙子 is the correct form and what exams expect.