立方厘米

立方釐米

lìfānglímǐ

measure word

Meanings

1 cubic centimeter
2 cc
3 cm³

Characters

to stand / erect

Examples

这个容器的容积是五百立方厘米。

Zhège róngqì de róngjī shì wǔ bǎi lìfānglímǐ.

This container has a volume of 500 cubic centimeters.

发动机排量为两千立方厘米。

Fādòngjī páiliàng wéi liǎng qiān lìfānglímǐ.

The engine displacement is 2000 cc.

Tips

usage

立方 = 'cube' (literally 'standing square'). Pattern applies for all volume units: 立方米 (m³), 立方分米 (dm³). Frequently seen on car spec sheets and medicine dosages.

Stroke Order

立 lì

方 fāng

厘 lí

米 mǐ