枚 (méi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 枚 (méi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枚 (méi) means "piece (classifier for small objects)". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枚 stroke by stroke?

枚 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 枚 and 朱?

枚 (méi) and 朱 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 枚?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 枚?

Common words containing 枚 include: 一枚 (yī méi) — one (measure word for small, flat objects like coins or rings); 枚举 (méi jǔ) — to enumerate; to list one by one; 几枚 (jǐ méi) — several (classifier for small objects).

How to Write 枚

The character 枚 (méi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枚 is pronounced méi in Mandarin Chinese. It means piece (classifier for small objects).

Common Words with 枚

一枚 yī méi

one (measure word for small, flat objects like coins or rings)

枚举 méi jǔ

to enumerate; to list one by one

几枚 jǐ méi

several (classifier for small objects)

Example Sentences

我有一枚硬币。

wǒ yǒu yī méi yìng bì

I have a coin.

请枚举几个例子。

qǐng méi jǔ jǐ gè lì zi

Please list a few examples.

你有几枚邮票？

nǐ yǒu jǐ méi yóu piào ？

How many stamps do you have?

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 枚 (méi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枚

What does 枚 (méi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枚 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枚?

What common words use 枚?

How to Write 枚 (méi)