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尺 (chǐ): measure word for length; ruler

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HSK 6classifier, noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: measure word for length; ruler
Characters: 1
Part of speech: classifier, noun
HSK level: HSK 6
Strokes: 4
Radical: 尸
Structure: 独体结构

Full definitions

a Chinese foot
one-third of a meter
a ruler
a tape-measure
one of the three acupoints for measuring pulse in Chinese medicine

Chinese explanation

中国传统的长度单位，一尺约等于三十三点三厘米
量长度的工具，如尺子、卷尺
长度或距离的泛称。

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Example sentences

The tailor measured the customer's shoulders with a ruler, then noted down the measurements.

In ancient times, Chinese people often used the chi to measure cloth and height.

Please pass me the ruler; I need to draw a ten-centimeter straight line.

These pants have a waist of three chi and are suitable for someone 1.75 meters tall.

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