梭子 (suō zǐ) — shuttle (for weaving); cartridge clip, magazine
Definition
Two unrelated meanings share this word: a weaving shuttle (梭子 suōzi) and a gun's cartridge clip/magazine. The intended sense is usually clear from context — textiles vs. firearms.
noun
shuttle (for weaving)cartridge clipmagazine
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 梭子。Zhè wèi lǎo fǎng zhī gōng rén shǒu lǐ de suō zǐ fēi kuài dì chuān suō.The shuttle in this old textile worker's hand shuttles quickly.
- 梭子。Tā bǎ zǐ dàn suō zǐ zhuāng jìn qiāng lǐ.He loaded the bullet clip into the gun.
- 。Tā de sī xù rú suō zǐ bān lái huí chuān suō.His thoughts shuttle back and forth like a shuttle.
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