直尺 (zhí chǐ) — straightedge (ruler without markings used for drawing straight lines)
Definition
A 直尺 is a straight ruler or straightedge, typically used for drawing or measuring straight lines. Distinguish from 尺子 (general term for any ruler) and 卷尺 (a flexible measuring tape).
noun
straightedge (ruler without markings used for drawing straight lines)
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 直尺。Tā yòng zhí chǐ huà le yì tiáo zhí xiàn.He used a straightedge to draw a straight line.
- ，直尺。Huà tú de shí hou, zhí chǐ hěn yǒu yòng.When drawing, a straightedge is very useful.
- 直尺。Zhè bǎ zhí chǐ shì wǒ zài shāng diàn lǐ mǎi de.This straightedge is the one I bought at the store.
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