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手绢
shǒujuàn
Description
手绢是一块小方布，可以用来擦手或擦脸。
A 手绢 is a small square cloth that can be used to wipe hands or face.
以前很多人出门都会带一块手绢。
In the past, many people would carry a 手绢 when going out.
Meanings
手绢shǒujuàn
handkerchief
她从包里拿出一块手绢。
She took a handkerchief out of her bag.
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Notes
- Etymology
手 (hand) + 绢 (thin silk cloth), literally a small cloth for the hand.
- Nuance
手帕 is a common synonym; both mean handkerchief.
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