updated sense approved 寸 · cùn · very short
寸
cùn
very short
metaphorically very small or short, derived from the width of a thumb or a single unit of length
我们要珍惜每一寸光阴。
measure word→ measure word, idiomcreated sense approved 寸 · cùn · pulse position
寸
cùn
pulse position
in TCM pulse-taking, the specific position distal to the radial styloid process
中医切脉讲究寸、关、尺三个部位。
noun
updated sense approved 寸 · cùn · unit of length
寸
cùn
unit of length
a traditional Chinese unit of length, often called the Chinese inch, approximately 3.33 centimeters
这根绣花针约有两寸长。
measure word→ measure word, nouncreated sense approved 寸 · cùn · inch
寸
cùn
inch
a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 2.54 centimeters, often used for screen sizes or photos
他买了一台五十五寸的液晶电视。
measure word
created sense approved 寸 · cùn · unit of length
寸
cùn
unit of length
a traditional Chinese unit of length, often called the Chinese inch, approximately 3.33 centimeters
这根绣花针约有两寸长。
measure word
created sense approved 寸 · cùn · very short
寸
cùn
very short
metaphorically very small or short, derived from the width of a thumb or a single unit of length
我们要珍惜每一寸光阴。
measure word