Chinese
qiānbǐ
Meaning: pencil
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

請用鉛筆寫下答案。
请用铅笔写下答案。
Please write down the answer using a pencil.
這支鉛筆的筆尖斷了。
The tip of this pencil is broken.
這支鉛筆的長度大約是十五釐米。
The length of this pencil is about fifteen centimeters.

Usage Notes

A writing instrument with a graphite core.

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