shāo
梢
tip; end of a strip-shaped object
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
tip; thin end of a strip-like object
Often used with measure word 个 or directly attached to nouns for specific parts, usually with the diminutive suffix ～儿 in colloquial speech.
Fēng风
chuī吹
de得
shù树
shāo梢
shā沙
shā沙
zuò作
xiǎng响
。
The wind rustles through the treetops.
Tā她
de的
méi眉
shāo梢
dài带
zhe着
yī一
sī丝
xiào笑
yì意
。
A hint of smile curved at the corners of her eyebrows.
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Xiǎo小
nǚ女
hái孩
de的
biàn辫
shāo梢
shàng上
jì系
zhe着
hóng红
sè色
de的
hú蝴
dié蝶
jié结
。
The little girl tied a red bow at the end of her braid.
Tā他
shēn伸
shǒu手
zhuā抓
zhù住
le了
mài麦
gǎn秆
de的
shāo梢
ér儿
。
He reached out and grabbed the tip of the wheat stalk.
Fēng风
zheng筝
de的
shāo梢
ér儿
bèi被
fēng风
chuī吹
duàn断
le了
。
The tail tip of the kite broke in the wind.