Chinese

zhī
Meaning: branch; measure word for long thin objects (pens, flowers)
Part of Speech: Counter

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Handwriting

枝

Example sentences

Please give me a pen.
他送給我一枝鋼筆作為生日禮物。
他送给我一枝钢笔作为生日礼物。
He gave me a fountain pen as a birthday gift.
這枝鋼筆沒墨水了。
这枝钢笔没墨水了。
This pen has no ink.

Usage Notes

Used as a measure word for stick-like objects such as pens, flowers, or rifles.

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