Definition
条子 is a polysemous noun with several distinct meanings depending on context. The most common is 'a strip or slip of paper', often used for a brief written note or memo. It can also refer colloquially to a gold bar (金条子). A rare slang sense refers to a summons for a prostitute, but this is highly context-specific and not everyday usage.
n.
strip of paper(informal) a brief written note or memo(colloquial) gold bar
Examples
- 条子，。Qǐng zài zhǐ shàng xiě yí gè tiáo zi, tíxǐng wǒ xiàwǔ kāihuì.Please write a note on the paper to remind me of the afternoon meeting.
- 条子。Tā yòng tiáo zi huàn le yì bǐ qián.He exchanged a gold bar for a sum of money.
- 条子。Bǎ zhè zhāng zhǐ jiǎn chéng tiáo zi.Cut this piece of paper into strips.
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