纸巾 (zhǐ jīn) — paper towel; napkin

Definition

Disposable paper tissue or napkin, used once and thrown away. Unlike 手帕 (handkerchief), it is not meant to be washed and reused.

noun
paper towelnapkin
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 纸巾
    Wǒ xū yào yì xiē zhǐ jīn lái cā zhuō zi.
    I need some paper towels to wipe the table.
  • 纸巾
    Gěi wǒ yì zhāng zhǐ jīn, xiè xie.
    Give me a napkin, please.
  • 纸巾
    Zhè zhǒng zhǐ jīn hěn ruǎn, hěn hǎo yòng.
    This kind of paper towel is very soft and easy to use.

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