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“pillow” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhěn tou

Example

这个枕头很舒服。zhè ge zhěn tou hěn shū fú

This pillow is very comfortable.

Illustration for 枕头 (pillow)

How to say “pillow” in Chinese

“Pillow” in Chinese is 枕头 (zhěn tou).

Supports the head above the mattress during sleep or rest.

Full entry for 枕头: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 枕头

清洗枕头时要注意水温。qīng xǐ zhěn tou shí yào zhù yì shuǐ wēn

Pay attention to the water temperature when washing a pillow.

Tips for using 枕头

  • 个 (gè, "general measure word") is the usual classifier for counting this noun in everyday speech.

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