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    Using the classifier 枚 (méi) for small objects or medals

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 枚 + Noun

    Explanation

    The classifier 枚 (méi) is used to count small, flat, or coin-like objects such as medals, stamps, coins, and badges. It is the standard measure word for these items in formal Chinese. For example, 一枚奖章 means "one medal."

    Examples

    • 爷爷珍藏着两枚抗战时期的纪念币。

      yéye zhēncáng zhe liǎng méi kàngzhàn shíqī de jìniànbì.

      Grandpa keeps two commemorative coins from the Anti-Japanese War era.

    • 她在比赛中赢得了一枚金牌。

      tā zài bǐsài zhōng yíngdé le yì méi jīnpái.

      She won a gold medal in the competition.

    • 我在旧货市场淘到了几枚清代的铜钱。

      wǒ zài jiùhuò shìchǎng táo dào le jǐ méi Qīngdài de tóngqián.

      I found a few Qing Dynasty copper coins at the flea market.

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