一颗
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Meaning: a piece
How to Understand
一颗
一颗 is a numeral phrase used to count small, round objects or items that are considered as a single unit. It typically refers to something like a fruit, a seed, or a small object that can be held in the hand.
The character 一 (yī) means 'one,' and 颗 (kē) is a measure word often used for small, round things. Together, 一颗 literally means 'one piece' or 'one unit' of such an item.
It is commonly used in daily conversation when referring to items like fruits, nuts, or small objects. For example, you might say 一颗苹果 (yī kē píngguǒ) to mean 'an apple' in a specific context, especially when emphasizing the size or roundness of the object.
Example Sentences
我吃了一颗苹果。
I ate an apple.
他看到了一颗流星。
He saw a shooting star.