| Whether you’re preparing for a study abroad program, helping your children with their Mandarin lessons, or simply wanting to expand your vocabulary, learning these essential Chinese words for stationery items will give you a great head start. This is part two of our article.  Eraser 橡皮 An eraser is an indispensable tool for anyone who uses wooden pencils (铅笔) or mechanical pencils (自动铅笔) to correct mistakes and make adjustments while writing or drawing. It’s called 橡皮 (xiàng pí) in Chinese. 橡 (xiàng) refers to “rubber” and 皮 (pí) means “skin.” Another term you might come across is 橡皮擦 (xiàng pí cā), where 擦 (cā) means “to rub” or “to wipe.” This term emphasizes the eraser’s function of rubbing out pencil marks. Sticky Notes 便利贴 Sticky notes are incredibly handy for jotting down quick reminders or marking important pages. The Chinese word for “sticky notes” is 便利贴 (biàn lì tiē). 便利 (biàn lì) means “convenient” and 贴 (tiē) means “to stick” or “to paste.” In the classroom, teachers often encourage students to brainstorm ideas and write them down on their sticky notes (便利贴). So that students can stick their notes on a board and share their thoughts with their peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Scissors 剪刀 Scissors are a fundamental tool for cutting paper, fabric, and various materials. 剪刀 (jiǎn dāo) is the Chinese term for “scissors.” 剪 (jiǎn) means “to cut” and 刀 (dāo) means “knife.” When it comes to your handcraft lessons, scissors (剪刀) might be more important than other more standardized stationery items. However, make sure you handle scissors with care to avoid incidents. Paper Clip 回形针 Paper clips are simple yet indispensable for keeping papers organized. The Chinese word for “paper clip” is 回形针 (huí xíng zhēn). 回形 (huí xíng) means “loop shape” and 針/针 (zhēn) means “needle.” Keeping a few paper clips (回形针) in your stationery kit helps you stay organized and tidy. Pencil Case 文具盒 A pencil case is essential for storing your pens, pencils, erasers, and other stationery items. The Chinese word for “pencil case” is 文具盒 (wén jù hé). 文具 (wén jù) means “stationery” and 盒 (hé) means “box.” An alternative term is 铅笔盒 (qiān bǐ hé), where 铅笔 means “pencil” and 盒 means “box.” Whether you call it 文具盒 or 铅笔盒, having a pencil case helps keep your stationery organized and easily accessible. |
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