Chinese
zhǐ
Meaning: paper
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

紙
纸

Example sentences

Please write your name on this piece of paper.
桌上放著一張紙。
桌上放著一张纸。
There is a piece of paper on the table.
請把你的名字寫在這張紙上。
请把你的名字写在这张纸上。
Please write your name on this paper.
他用石頭把紙壓住。
他用石头把纸压住。
He used a stone to hold down the paper.
這是一張廢紙。
这是一张废纸。
This is a piece of waste paper.
使用再生紙有助於保護環境。
使用再生纸有助于保护环境。
Using recycled paper helps to protect the environment.
這張桌子不平,用紙墊一下。
这张桌子不平,用纸垫一下。
This table is uneven, pad it with some paper.
請在紙上畫一條直線。
请在纸上画一条直线。
Please draw a straight line on the paper.
他不小心用手指戳破了紙。
他不小心用手指戳破了纸。
He accidentally poked a hole in the paper with his finger.
他不小心把窗戶紙捅破了一個洞。
他不小心把窗户纸捅破了一个洞。
He accidentally poked a hole in the window paper.

Usage Notes

A thin material made from wood pulp or other fibers, used for writing, printing, etc.

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