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枕
zhěn
Description
枕是我们睡觉的时候放在头下面的东西，可以让头很舒服。
A 枕 is something we put under our head when we sleep to make the head comfortable.
我们常常说“枕头”，很少只说一个“枕”字。
We often say "枕头" and rarely just say "枕" alone.
Meanings
枕zhěn
pillow (usually as 枕头)
这个枕很软，我很喜欢。
This pillow is very soft; I like it a lot.
枕zhěn
to rest the head on; to pillow
他枕着手臂睡着了。
He fell asleep resting his head on his arm.
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Notes
- Nuance
The everyday noun for 'pillow' is 枕头; 枕 alone is more formal or used in compounds.
- Etymology
The 木 radical shows it was originally a wooden headrest.
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