Definitions

(noun) handkerchief; scarf
(noun) pascal (SI unit)

Etymology

A scarf  used to maintain a girl's purity

About

The character 帕 is a phono-semantic compound incorporating the radical 巾, which indicates its association with cloth, and the component 白 serving as a phonetic indicator. Its earliest recorded meanings point to a specific cloth article such as a headscarf or turban, a usage that gradually expanded to include similar fabric items. The semantic range later narrowed to primarily designate a handkerchief, a shift that occurred alongside evolving social customs and household goods, while the character's structural integrity remained unchanged throughout its history.

Example Sentences Hide

他有一条白色手

Tā yǒu yī tiáo báisè shǒupà.

He has a white handkerchief.

妈妈用手擦桌子。

Māmā yòng shǒupà cā zhuōzi.

Mom uses a handkerchief to wipe the table.

子可以用来洗碗。

Pàzi kěyǐ yòng lái xǐ wǎn.

A cloth can be used to wash dishes.

金森病需要治疗。

Pàjīnsēn bìng xūyào zhìliáo.

Parkinson's disease requires treatment.

米尔高原很美丽。

Pàmǐ'ěr gāoyuán hěn měilì.

The Pamir Plateau is very beautiful.

我爸爸开一辆萨特。

Wǒ bàba kāi yī liàng pàsàtè.

My dad drives a Passat.

拉图的哲学很有趣。

Pàlātú de zhéxué hěn yǒuqù.

Plato's philosophy is very interesting.

她用绣花手包起了礼物。

Tā yòng xiùhuā shǒupà bāo qǐle lǐwù.

She wrapped the gift with an embroidered handkerchief.