a unit of length used in the British and American systems equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters

the physical length, size, or dimensions of something; often used for clothing measurements

measurement of length; a system of units for linear measure

unit of length; equal to one [[米|米|mi3]]

size or fitting, especially of clothing, shoes, or other apparel

(idiom) very close; almost within reach; close at hand; describes a distance that is extremely short.

(idiom) Lit. to win an inch and want a foot; used to describe someone who is never satisfied with small gains and always wants more; "give him an inch, and he'll want a mile"

A rod or staff marked with units for measuring length, height, or depth, such as a surveyor's staff or a staff gauge.

very close; very near; used to describe a very short distance

measuring tool used to determine length or draw straight lines

unit of area equal to approximately 0.093 square meters

the inner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, or the corresponding bone in the forelimbs of vertebrates; connects to the [[肱骨|肱骨|gong1 gu3]] and the [[腕骨|腕骨|wan4 gu3]]

to drool over; to yearn for or covet something, literally to have saliva flowing down three feet long

The ratio of the length on a map, mechanical drawing, or design to its actual length; often shown on the drawing as a number or a line segment.

A flexible ruler that can be rolled up, often made of cloth, leather, or thin metal

The progress made in excavation, mining, or drilling, usually measured in meters.

(idiom) describes being physically very close but unable to see or meet each other, as if separated by a great distance; so close yet worlds apart

unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with edges one meter in length (m³)

A measuring tool used to determine the thickness or diameter of objects; often used as an abbreviation for [[游标卡尺|遊標卡尺|you2 biao1 ka3 chi3]]

A straightedge or ruler used for measuring length or drawing straight lines, specifically one that cannot be folded or rolled up.

The top of a hundred-foot pole; a Buddhist metaphor for reaching the highest possible level of enlightenment or achievement. Often used with [[百尺竿头，更进一步|百尺竿頭，更進一步|bai3 chi3 gan1 tou2 geng4 jin4 yi1 bu4]] to encourage someone to continue striving for progress even after achieving great success.

a flexible ruler usually made of plastic, coated cloth, or fiberglass used for measuring; often specifically used by tailors

A Chinese unit of length equal to one-third of a meter or ten [[市寸|市寸|shi4 cun4]]

an iron ruler; a measuring tool made of iron

A wooden ruler used by teachers in old schools for physical punishment.

the size or dimensions of a piece of paper, painting, or calligraphy; a small work of calligraphy or painting

A manual calculating tool used for multiplication, division, and other functions, consisting of a sliding center strip and fixed outer scales.

The traditional Chinese system of musical notation using characters to represent notes; shorthand for [[工尺谱|工尺譜|gong1 che3 pu3]]

To measure a person for clothing or to measure the dimensions of an object.

(literary) a one-foot-long strip of wood or bamboo used for writing in ancient times

A ruler marked with scale units for measuring length

a L-shaped tool used by woodworkers and builders to measure or mark right angles; set square

The caterpillar of the geometer moth; also known as a looper or cankerworm. It is named for its looping movement which resembles a hand measuring length; it is often a pest that feeds on the leaves of fruit, tea, and mulberry trees.

A rigid straight ruler made of stainless steel, typically used for precise measurements of length or thickness

A metaphor describing people who are far apart but whose thoughts or feelings make them feel as if they are right before one's eyes

The rear part of a sighting device on a gun or artillery piece, used to adjust for distance and angle to improve accuracy.

meter stick; a metric ruler one meter in length

A tool used to measure right angles or draw straight perpendicular lines, typically made of wood or metal.

(literary) a foot of white silk used for writing in ancient times, later referring to a letter or written message

A precision measuring tool using a screw principle to measure distances to 0.001 millimeters; micrometer screw gauge or microcallipers.

A drawing or measuring tool made of two rulers joined at a right angle, shaped like the character [[丁|丁|ding1]]

Pair of plastic or wooden triangles used for technical drawing and drafting to create straight lines and specific angles

(literary) an adult body; specifically a man's body. Based on the ancient measurement of seven Chinese feet as the standard height of an adult male.

A reduced scale or ratio; the process of shrinking dimensions based on a proportion.

A ruler-shaped paperweight used to hold down paper or book pages, often made of brass, jade, or stone.

Used to describe the inherent dangers of travel by water, even when conditions seem calm

a tiny piece of land or territory

(literary) an orphan under the age of fifteen; a young heir needing protection

a set square; an L-shaped or triangular tool used for drawing or testing right angles