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The word "枕头" is formed by combining the character "枕", meaning "to pillow" or "pillow", which historically includes the wood radical (木) suggesting material and a phonetic component (冘), with the character "头", meaning "head". This creates a compound where "枕" functions as an action related to resting, and "头" denotes the object of that action, resulting in a noun that specifically refers to the item used for supporting the head during sleep.

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我每天晚上都用枕头。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu yòng zhěntou.

I use a pillow every night.

妈妈给我买了一个新枕头。

Māma gěi wǒ mǎi le yī gè xīn zhěntou.

Mom bought me a new pillow.

这个枕头非常柔软和舒适。

Zhège zhěntou fēicháng róuruǎn hé shūshì.

This pillow is very soft and comfortable.

如果枕头太高，我的脖子会不舒服。

Rúguǒ zhěntou tài gāo, wǒ de bózi huì bù shūfu.

If the pillow is too high, my neck will be uncomfortable.

在旅途中，我总是带着自己的枕头以确保睡眠质量。

Zài lǚtú zhōng, wǒ zǒng shì dài zhe zìjǐ de zhěntou yǐ quèbǎo shuìmiàn zhìliàng.

During travels, I always bring my own pillow to ensure sleep quality.

Word Definition - 枕头

zhěn tou pillow

Individual Character Details

枕 zhěn
头 tóu, tou