尺寸

• 拼音: chǐ cùn
• 汉字拆解: 尺 = pictograph of a measuring hand; 寸 = pictograph of a hand with a mark at the wrist pulse, meaning inch

含义

Size; dimensions; measurements. The specific measurements of something, especially clothing or objects.

Most commonly used when discussing clothing sizes, furniture dimensions, or room measurements. A very practical word in daily life, especially when shopping or describing spatial dimensions. Also used figuratively to mean 'sense of proportion.'

例句

1. 买衣服之前最好先量一下尺寸。
2. 这双鞋的尺寸不合适，我需要换一双。
3. 请告诉我这个房间的尺寸。

用法指南

语境: shopping, measurement, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你穿多大尺寸的衣服？(What size clothes do you wear?)
• 这个尺寸刚刚好。(This size is just right.)

错误说法

• 这个苹果的尺寸很大 (For fruit or food, use 个头 or just 大; 尺寸 is for measured dimensions like clothing, furniture, or rooms)

起源与历史

尺 and 寸 are both traditional Chinese units of length (1 尺 = 10 寸). Together they represent measurement in general.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal