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尺子
chǐzi
Description
尺子是一种用来量长度或者画直线的工具。
A 尺子 is a tool used to measure length or draw straight lines.
上学的时候，我们常常用尺子。
We often use a 尺子 when we go to school.
Meanings
尺子chǐzi
ruler (measuring tool)
请把你的尺子借给我。
Please lend me your ruler.
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Notes
- Etymology
尺 (a unit of length / ruler) + 子 (common noun suffix).
- Nuance
尺子 is the everyday spoken word; 直尺 specifies a straight ruler.
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