枕头

zhěn tou

CL 个 gè 只 zhǐ 对 duì

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. pillow

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 枕 zhěn 枕 zhěn pillow 枕头 is the everyday noun for pillow; 枕 is the morpheme used in compounds like 枕套 (pillowcase) and 枕芯 (pillow inner).: pillow
• 被褥 bèi rù 被褥 bèi rù bedding 被褥 means bedding (quilt and mattress), often paired with 枕头.: bedding

Usage notes

Common mistakes

枕头 is a pillow for sleeping; don't confuse with 靠垫 (cushion) or 坐垫 (seat cushion).

Example Sentences

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这个 枕头 很软。

This pillow is very soft.

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Words Containing 枕头

• 枕头套 枕头套 zhěn tou tào: pillow case
• 枕头箱 枕头箱 zhěn tou xiāng: Chinese pillow box (used to keep valuables)
• 枕头蛋糕 枕头蛋糕 zhěn tou dàn gāo: loaf cake

Child Words of 枕头

• 头 头 tóu: head
• 枕 枕 zhěn: pillow