(colloquial) a tiny amount; a trifle; a pinch. This sense originates from a single stroke or application of a [[抿子|抿子|min3 zi5]] (a small brush used by women in ancient China for smoothing hair with oil or water)

To smooth or brush the hair, often using a little water or oil to keep it in place.

To lightly close or purse the lips

To smooth or comb one's hair with a comb, a brush, or by hand.

a small brush traditionally used by women to apply oil or water to the hair; should not be written as [[笢子|笢子|min3 zi5]]