Definitions
(noun)
cloth; fabric; towel
(noun)
kerchief; headscarf
Etymology
Pictograph of a cloth hanging downwards.
About
The character "巾" originated as a pictographic representation of a hanging piece of cloth, with its basic form remaining consistent over time as a self-contained symbol without compositional elements. Etymologically, it initially denoted a simple scarf or cloth, but its meaning gradually expanded to encompass a range of textile items such as towels and handkerchiefs, while also forming part of compound terms related to headwear and apparel, reflecting its broader cultural and functional associations within daily life.
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这条毛巾很软。
我用毛巾擦脸。
她戴了一条红围巾。
请给我一些纸巾。
妈妈把浴巾挂在浴室里。
跑步时他喜欢戴头巾。
如果天气冷，我会围上围巾。
她用柔软的毛巾轻轻擦拭婴儿的皮肤。