凳子 dèngzi stool
stool; small seat
How to remember 凳子: 凳 bench + 子 child = stool.
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How it is used
- 'A stool / backless seat' - 板凳 (bǎndèng) a bench, 小凳子 a little stool.
- The key contrast is with 椅子 (yǐzi, a chair with a back): a 凳子 has no backrest. Measure word 张 or 条.