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茧子 (jiǎn zi) — “Callus, cocoon” in Chinese

茧子 (jiǎn zi) means “callus, cocoon” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

callus

cocoon

我之所以如此是因为有某种力量在鞭策着我——正如蚕被鞭策着去结它的茧子一般

I may be so because there is some kind of power that spurs me—just as the silkworm is spurred to make its cocoons.

繁重的劳动使他的双手生出茧子来。

Heavy work callused his hands.

The characters in 茧子

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
茧
jiǎn9cocoon or callus
子
zi3son, child, seed, small thing

More words starting with 茧

  • jiǎn茧chóu绸tussah silk; pongee

Frequently asked questions

What does 茧子 mean in Chinese?
茧子 (jiǎn zi) means “callus, cocoon”.
How do you pronounce 茧子?
茧子 is pronounced jiǎn zi in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “callus” in Chinese?
“callus” is 茧子 (jiǎn zi) in Chinese.
How is 茧子 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 茧子, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 茧子 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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