Definition
米 is the classifier for meters (unit of length). You use it after a number to describe height, depth, length, etc. Note that 米 also means 'rice' as a noun, but this entry covers only the classifier use for meters.
classifier
meter (unit of length)
Measure word · 粒
Easily confused
- 迷mísound-aliketo be lost, to lose one's way or sense of direction
- 密mìsound-alikedense, thick (of vegetation, population, etc.)
- 谜mísound-alikeriddle
- 眯mīsound-aliketo narrow one's eyes; to squint
Examples
- 米。Zhè kē shù gāo liǎng mǐ.This tree is two meters tall.
- 米。Nà tiáo hé yǒu sān mǐ shēn.That river is three meters deep.
- 米。Zhè tiáo lù cháng shí mǐ.This road is ten meters long.
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