尺子 meaning and pronunciation

尺子
Simplified/traditional word

尺子 English definition

chǐ zi
  • rule
  • ruler (measuring instrument)
  • CL:把[ba3]

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  • 尺 (chǐ): a Chinese foot; one-third of a meter; a ruler; a tape-measure; one of the three acupoints for measuring pulse in Chinese medicine; CL:支[zhi1],把[ba3];
  • 子 (zi): (noun suffix); child; small thing