墩子 (dūn zǐ) — block of wood or stone, used as a cutting block, seat, or base

Definition

Examples

• 他坐在门口的墩子上休息。
  Tā zuò zài mén kǒu de dūn zǐ shàng xiū xi.
  He sat on the block of wood at the door to rest.
• 厨师用墩子当砧板切菜。
  Chú shī yòng dūn zǐ dāng zhēn bǎn qiē cài.
  The chef uses the block as a chopping board to cut vegetables.
• 院子里放着一个大石墩子。
  Yuàn zi lǐ fàng zhe yí gè dà shí dūn zǐ.
  There is a large stone block in the yard.