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毫
háo
Description
“毫”常常用在“一毫”“分毫”里，表示很小、很少的东西。
"毫" is often used in "一毫" and "分毫" to indicate something very small or very little.
它也是很小的单位，比如“毫米”“毫升”。
It is also a very small unit, such as in "毫米" and "毫升".
Meanings
毫háo
the least bit; a tiny amount
我一毫也不害怕。
I'm not afraid at all.
毫háo
milli- (unit prefix), as in millimeter
这张纸只有一毫米厚。
This paper is only one millimeter thick.
毫háo
fine hair; writing brush tip
这支笔用的是好的毫。
This pen uses a good nib.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
most common in fixed forms like 丝毫 and 毫无, meaning 'not in the least'.
- Etymology
originally 'fine hair', extended to mean a very small amount or unit.
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