Definition
枕 (zhěn) is a verb meaning 'to rest one's head on' — it's the action of using a pillow or other surface as a head support. The noun 枕头 (zhěn tou) is the object (pillow) itself; 枕 is the verb form, often used with 着 (zhe) to describe the posture.
verb
to rest one's head on
Easily confused
- 真zhēnsound-alikereally, truly
- 镇zhènsound-alike(noun) small town
- 针zhēnsound-alikeneedle (sewing, pin)
- 阵zhènsound-alikeclassifier for short bursts or spells of wind, rain, pain, applause, etc.
- 震zhènsound-aliketo shake, to vibrate, to jolt
Examples
- 枕。Tā xǐhuan zhěn zhe róuruǎn de zhěntou shuìjiào.He likes to sleep with his head resting on a soft pillow.
- 枕。Tā qīngqīng de zhěn zài zhuōzi shàng xiūxi.She gently rested her head on the table to rest.
- 枕。Háizi zhěn zhe māma de gēbo shuìzháo le.The child fell asleep resting his head on his mother's arm.
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