尺子 chǐzi ruler (measuring instrument)
How to remember 尺子: 尺 ruler + 子 child = ruler (measuring instrument).
Characters
How it is used
- A ruler for measuring/drawing lines: 用尺子量 (yòng chǐzi liáng) measure with a ruler; measure word 把.
- The character 尺 alone is also a traditional unit of length (about ⅓ meter).
- Everyday stationery word.
Example sentences
- 用尺子画线。 Yòng chǐzi huàxiàn.Draw a line with a ruler.