small, round particle; single grain
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2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
small, round particle; granule
Refers to naturally occurring small, round objects like grains, seeds, or beads. Often preceded by a classifier like '一颗'.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
shā沙
zi子
kē颗
lì粒
hěn很
xì细
。
The particles of this sand are very fine.
Zhè这
xiē些
zhēn珍
zhū珠
de的
kē颗
lì粒
dà大
xiǎo小
bù不
yī一
。
The pearls are of different sizes.
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Zhè这
ge个
yù玉
mǐ米
bàng棒
zi子
shàng上
yǒu有
duō多
shǎo少
kē颗
lì粒
？
How many kernels are on this corncob?
noun
single grain (of cereal); kernel
Specific to food crops like rice, wheat, or corn. Emphasizes counting individual grains.
Jīn今
nián年
dà大
hàn旱
，
tián田
dì地
kē颗
lì粒
wú无
shōu收
。
The severe drought this year resulted in a total crop failure.
Shōu收
gē割
shí时
yào要
jīng精
shōu收
xì细
dǎ打
，
zuò做
dào到
kē颗
lì粒
guī归
cāng仓
。
During harvest, we must work meticulously to ensure every single grain is stored in the granary.
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Wǎn碗
lǐ里
de的
mǐ米
yào要
chī吃
dé得
yī一
kē颗
kē颗
lì粒
dōu都
bù不
shèng剩
。
Eat every single grain of rice in the bowl.