Definition
巾 is a bound form (不成词语素) meaning 'cloth used for a specific purpose'. You never use it alone; it always appears as part of compounds such as 毛巾 (towel), 围巾 (scarf), and 餐巾 (napkin). Memorise these common compounds rather than trying to use 巾 by itself.
b.f.
(bound form) cloth for a specific purpose (e.g., towel, scarf)
Examples
- 。Qǐng gěi wǒ yì tiáo máojīn.Please give me a towel.
- 。Dōngtiān chūmén shí tā xǐhuan wéi yì tiáo wéijīn.When going out in winter, she likes to wear a scarf.
- 巾。Yòng cān shí bú yào wàngjì yòng cānjīn.Don't forget to use a napkin when dining.
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