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扣子
kòuzi
Description
扣子是衣服上的小东西，用来把衣服扣起来。
A 扣子 is a small item on clothes used to fasten them.
衬衫上一般有很多扣子，我们可以把它们一个一个扣好。
There are usually many 扣子 on a shirt, and we can fasten them one by one.
Meanings
扣子kòuzi
button (on clothing)
我的衬衫掉了一个扣子。
A button fell off my shirt.
扣子kòuzi
knot; loop tied in string or rope
他在绳子上打了一个扣子。
He tied a knot in the rope.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
扣 (to button/fasten) + 子 (noun suffix), literally 'fastening thing'.
- Nuance
扣子 and 纽扣 both mean button; 纽扣 sounds slightly more formal.
In videos
“现在我扣扣子，我在扣扣子，我把扣子扣上。”
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