尺 2

尺 [chǐ] 量

1. ■ （长度单位， 一市尺合1/3米） chi, a unit of length (=1/3 metre):

垂涎三尺 let saliva run down from the mouth as long as three chi -- cannot hide one's greed

名

1. ■ （量长度的器具） rule; ruler:

丁字尺 T-square;

折尺 folding rule

2. ■ （像尺的东西） an instrument in the shape of a ruler:

计算尺 slide rule;

镇尺 bronze paperweight

另见 chě。