Definition
梳子 (shū zi) is a noun meaning 'comb' — the tool used on hair. Its siblings are verbs: 梳 means 'to comb (hair)', and 梳理 adds the sense 'to sort out/organize' (e.g., thoughts). Use 梳子 when referring to the object; use the verbs for the action.
noun
comb
Measure word · 把
Easily confused
- 数字shù zìsound-alikenumber; digit; figure (statistical or numerical value)
Examples
- 梳子。Tā bǎ shū zi fàng zài zhuōzi shàng.She put the comb on the table.
- 梳子。Zhè bǎ shū zi hěn piàoliang.This comb is very pretty.
- 梳子。Wǒ chū mén qián dōu yòng shū zi.I use a comb before going out.
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