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branch; strip; order; classifier; item
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesnoun
thin long branch (of a tree)
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech.
Spring has come, and willow branches are sprouting tender green new shoots.
The woodcutter cut some thorn branches to use as firewood.
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He threw all the dead tree branches into the trash can.
Grandma wove a small basket with willow branches.
When the wind blows, the branches sway gently with it.
noun
strip; narrow strip
Refers to long, narrow pieces of a material, often with the diminutive 儿 suffix.
Mom cooked a bowl of steaming noodle strips for breakfast.
I bought a piece of fabric with blue stripes to make curtains.
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He left me a note saying he left early.
This gold strip necklace is a birthday gift from my grandma.
The shop assistant rolled up the cloth strips and put them in the cabinet.
noun
striped pattern; long thin shape
Describes a long, narrow form or pattern on an object.
This shirt has thin striped patterns on it.
I bought a piece of patterned striped fabric to make a tablecloth.
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This tropical fish has bright blue stripe patterns on its body.
The long strip shape of this scarf is perfect for matching with coats.
The decorative painting on the wall has irregular strip color blocks.
adjective
itemized; divided by categories
formalUsed to describe things that are organized into separate categories or sections.
The clauses in this contract are written very clearly.
The teacher asked us to organize our class notes by item.
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The clauses of this policy need further explanation.
He wrote an itemized report for the leader to汇报工作情况.
The school rules clearly list the students' code of conduct by category.
noun
order; organization; logic
Describes a well-organized, orderly state.
He does things very orderly and never panics.
This room is tidied up perfectly neatly.
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Her speech has clear logic and distinct organization.
It's hard for young kids to keep their toys organized.
After organizing, the files in the cabinet became perfectly orderly.
measure word
classifier for long thin objects; grouped items
Has three main usage categories: for long thin objects, for packaged long strip items, and for categorized items.
I picked up a red rope on the road.
The little dog has four cute short legs.
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Mom bought three fresh cucumbers to make a cold dish.
This store released three new news reports today.
I bought a pack of cigarettes and a linked bar of soap.
noun
surname Tiao
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Tiao is a new colleague at our company.
I have a friend with the surname Tiao, his name is Tiao Ming.