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尺 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
one of the characters used to represent a musical note in gongche notation, 工尺譜|工尺谱[gong1 che3 pu3]
a Chinese foot; one-third of a meter; a ruler
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ruler
size
scale
meter stick
calipers
chi
dipstick
rear sight
shakuhachi
tape measure
straight ruler
tape measure
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I'm looking for a coat in my size.
Source: Tatoeba #438501 · CC BY 2.0 FRAmericans are said to regard the amount of money a man makes as a criterion of his ability.
Source: Tatoeba #437437 · CC BY 2.0 FRMy gloves are size medium.
Source: Tatoeba #1589733 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe've got it in your size, but not in that colour.
Source: Tatoeba #332857 · CC BY 2.0 FRI have hammers of different sizes.
Source: Tatoeba #10298144 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.