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尺

chǐ

1. measure word chi (unit of length, ≈33 cm)

   这块布长三尺。

   Zhè kuài bù cháng sān chǐ.

   This piece of cloth is three chi long.

2. noun ruler

   用尺画一条直线。

   Yòng chǐ huà yī tiáo zhíxiàn.

   Draw a straight line with a ruler.

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