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线

xiàn

Description

"线"是一种又细又长的东西,比如缝衣服用的线,或者电话线。

"线" is a thin and long thing, such as thread used for sewing or a telephone line.

它也可以指路线或者一条线的形状。

It can also refer to a route or the shape of a line.

Meanings

线xiàn

thread; string

妈妈用针和线缝衣服。

Mom sews clothes with needle and thread.

线xiàn

line (drawn or geometric)

请在纸上画一条直线。

Please draw a straight line on the paper.

线xiàn

route; line (transport, wire)

这条地铁线去机场。

This subway line goes to the airport.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    线 often takes the measure word 条 (yī tiáo xiàn) for thread, lines, and routes.

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