折叠 zhédié to fold
to fold; collapsible; folding (bicycle, antenna, bed etc)
How to remember 折叠: 折 break + 叠 pile = to fold.
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How it is used
- To fold up; collapsible - 折叠椅 (zhédié yǐ) folding chair, 把地图折叠起来 fold up the map.
- Reading note: 折 is zhé here. For phones etc., 折叠屏 means foldable screen.
Example sentences
- 她把毛巾折叠好再放入柜子里。 Tā bǎ máojīn zhédié hǎo zài fàngrù guìzi lǐ.She folded up the towels and put them away in the cupboard.