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巾 (jīn) — (bound form) cloth for a specific purpose (e.g., towel, scarf)

Definition

A bound morpheme meaning 'cloth for a specific purpose.' It combines with another character to name an item — 毛巾 (towel), 围巾 (scarf), 餐巾 (napkin) — never used alone.

bound form
(bound form) cloth for a specific purpose (e.g., towel, scarf)

Examples

  • 。
    Qǐng gěi wǒ yì tiáo máo jīn.
    Please give me a towel.
  • 。
    Dōng tiān chū mén shí tā xǐ huan wéi yì tiáo wéi jīn.
    When going out in winter, she likes to wear a scarf.
  • 巾。
    Yòng cān shí bú yào wàng jì yòng cān jīn.
    Don't forget to use a napkin when dining.
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Clothing

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