Chinese word

枕头

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhěn tou

Meaning

  • nounpillow

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Supports the head above the mattress during sleep or rest.

Common phrases

  • 清洗枕头qīng xǐ zhěn tou

    wash a pillow

  • 枕头下面zhěn tou xià miàn

    under the pillow

Similar words

抱枕bào zhěn: A long or large cushion used for hugging or supporting the body.
枕芯zhěn xīn: The material inside a pillow that gives it shape and support.
枕套zhěn tào: A washable cloth covering that keeps a pillow clean and dust-free.
颈枕jǐng zhěn: A small travel cushion that supports the neck, often with a U-shaped design.

Definition in Chinese

放在头下用来支撑头部，帮助睡眠或休息的软或硬的寝具。fàng zài tóu xià yòng lái zhī chēng tóu bù bāng zhù shuì mián huò xiū xī de ruǎn huò yìng de qǐn jù

Word origin

The compound combines 枕 (zhěn, "to rest the head on") with 头 (tóu, "head"), giving the sense of something used to rest the head on.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 羽绒枕头yǔ róng zhěn toudown pillownoun

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