liǔ
绺
measure word for strands, locks, or skeins
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesmeasure word
a measure word for strands, locks, or tufts of thread, hemp, hair, beard, etc.
Used to count things that come in strands or locks, such as hair, thread, or rope. Often used with the suffix '儿' (liǔr) in spoken language.
Tā她
tóu头
shang上
yǒu有
yī一
liǔ绺
bái白
fà发
。
There is a lock of white hair on her head.
Qǐng请
gěi给
wǒ我
yī一
liǔ绺
sī丝
xiàn线
。
Please give me a strand of silk thread.
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Tā他
hú胡
xū须
shang上
guà挂
zhe着
sān三
liǔ绺
bīng冰
zhù柱
。
Three icicles were hanging from his beard.