尺
寸

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The word "尺寸" is formed by combining the character "尺", denoting a traditional unit of length (approximately one-third of a meter), with the character "寸", a smaller unit of length (one-tenth of a chi). This combination directly references concrete measurement units to create a compound meaning that conveys the concept of dimensions or size.

Example Sentences Hide

这件衣服尺寸正合适。

Zhè jiàn yīfu chǐcùn zhèng héshì.

This piece of clothing is the right size.

请量一下桌子的尺寸。

Qǐng liáng yīxià zhuōzi de chǐcùn.

Please measure the dimensions of the table.

我需要稍微大一点的尺寸。

Wǒ xūyào shāowēi dà yīdiǎn de chǐcùn.

I need a slightly larger size.

他用卷尺仔细测量了尺寸。

Tā yòng juǎnchǐ zǐxì cèliáng le chǐcùn.

He carefully measured the dimensions with a tape measure.

设计图纸上标注了每个零件的精确尺寸。

Shèjì túzhǐ shàng biāozhù le měi gè língjiàn de jīngquè chǐcùn.

The design drawing specifies the precise dimensions of every component.

Word Definition - 尺寸

chǐ cun size; dimensions; measurements (esp. of clothes); (coll.) propriety

Individual Character Details

尺 chě, chǐ
寸 cùn