巾 (jīn) — (bound form) cloth for a specific purpose (e.g., towel, scarf)
Definition
A bound morpheme meaning 'cloth for a specific purpose.' It combines with another character to name an item — 毛巾 (towel), 围巾 (scarf), 餐巾 (napkin) — never used alone.
bound form
(bound form) cloth for a specific purpose (e.g., towel, scarf)
Examples
- 。Qǐng gěi wǒ yì tiáo máo jīn.Please give me a towel.
- 。Dōng tiān chū mén shí tā xǐ huan wéi yì tiáo wéi jīn.When going out in winter, she likes to wear a scarf.
- 巾。Yòng cān shí bú yào wàng jì yòng cān jīn.Don't forget to use a napkin when dining.
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