zhěn kuàidictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to use clay for a pillow (during mourning period)
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Original source entry:

枕塊 枕块 [zhen3 kuai4] /to use clay for a pillow (during mourning period)/

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Other forms in these source records: 枕塊

  • 枕
    zhěn

    (bound form) pillow / to rest one's head on (Taiwan pr. [zhèn])

  • 块
    kuài

    lump / chunk / piece / classifier for pieces of cloth, cake, soap etc / (coll.) classifier for money and currency units

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