每支

měizhī

phrase #28,401

Meanings

1 each one; per unit (used with 支, a measure word for long, thin objects or units)

Characters

to support; branch; measure word for long thin objects or units

Examples

这支钢笔每支售价五十元。

Zhè zhī gāngbǐ měizhī shòujià wǔshí yuán.

Each of these fountain pens is priced at fifty yuan.

每支球队必须在规定时间内完成比赛。

Měizhī qiúduì bìxū zài guīdìng shíjiān nèi wánchéng bǐsài.

Every team must complete the match within the allotted time.

Tips

grammar

支 as a measure word is used for long, thin objects (pens, rifles, candles) and also for teams, songs, and military units. 每支 = 'each (unit/item)' in that context.

Stroke Order

每 měi

支 zhī