茧子 (jiǎn zi) — cocoon; callus (on skin)
Definition
Two unrelated meanings: the silk cocoon a silkworm spins, and the callus (hardened skin) on hands from manual work. Less common than 蚕茧 or 老茧 in writing.
noun
cocooncallus (on skin)
Examples
- 茧子。Cán tǔ sī zuò chéng jiǎn zi.Silkworms spin silk to make cocoons.
- 茧子。Tā shǒu shàng cháng le hěn duō jiǎn zi.He has many calluses on his hands.
- 茧子。Jīng cháng gàn huó de rén shǒu shàng róng yì yǒu jiǎn zi.People who often do manual work easily get calluses on their hands.
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