Definition
枕头 (zhěntou) is a noun meaning 'pillow'. The sibling 枕 (zhěn) is a verb meaning 'to rest one's head on' — they share the same character root but differ in part of speech and usage.
noun
pillow
Examples
- 枕头。Wǒ xǐhuan yòng ruǎn de zhěn tou shuìjiào.I like to sleep with a soft pillow.
- 枕头。Wǒ zài shāngdiàn mǎi le yí gè xīn zhěn tou.I bought a new pillow at the store.
- 枕头。Lǚxíng shí wǒ huì dài zìjǐ de zhěn tou.When I travel, I bring my own pillow.
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