粒子

lìzǐ

noun #9,205

Measure Word

一个粒子 gè

Meanings

1 particle (physics)
2 granule

Characters

small thing; suffix

Examples

科学家发现了一种新的粒子。

Kēxuéjiā fāxiàn le yī zhǒng xīn de lìzǐ.

Scientists discovered a new particle.

粒子物理学是现代物理的前沿。

Lìzǐ wùlǐxué shì xiàndài wùlǐ de qiányán.

Particle physics is the frontier of modern physics.

Tips

usage

粒子 is used in scientific contexts. Don't confuse with 颗粒 (kēlì), which refers to visible grains or granules (like sand or powder).

Stroke Order

粒 lì

子 zǐ