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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
梳子shūzicombHSK 7, n, 14 strokes, rank #11933, Very Hard
shūzi(shu1zi5)shu zi T1
  1. 1comb
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March 24, 2026

梳子shūzi(shu1zi5)

梳子 (shūzi) refers to a 'comb' used for untangling and styling hair. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as personal grooming or hair care routines, and can also imply organization or tidiness in broader cultural practices.

Strokes14Frequency#11933DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, grooming tools like combs are often associated with care and personal appearance, reflecting respect for one's self and others. A comb can also symbolize harmony and smooth relationships when gifted.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'shoo' (shū) sound as you glide a 'zi' (zi) through your hair, like a comb. The character 梳 combines the radical for wood (木), signifying that this often wooden tool is used to smooth out and organize hair, just like wood can create order in furniture.

Meanings of 梳子

shūzi(shu1zi5)
1comb
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About 梳子

梳子Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11933Frequency Rank
把Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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梳子 (shūzi) vs 刷子 (shuāzi) — use 梳子 for hair grooming, while 刷子 refers to a brush for cleaning or scrubbing.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use the correct measure word when referring to combs; it requires the classifier 把 (bǎ). Common mistakes include omitting the classifier or mispronouncing the tones, particularly confusing 'shū' with 'shù'.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 梳子 connects to other vocabulary related to personal care and grooming. Students should focus on the tones and practice using it in sentences about daily routines or beauty products.

Common Mistakes

Learners often forget to use the measure word 把, saying '我有梳子' (Wǒ yǒu shūzi) instead of '我有一把梳子' (Wǒ yǒu yī bǎ shūzi). Additionally, mispronouncing the tones may lead to confusion with other words.

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Component Characters

梳shūa comb
HSK 711 strokes木
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子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
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How to say comb in Chinese

“comb” in Chinese is梳子shūzi

梳子 (shūzi) refers to a 'comb' used for untangling and styling hair. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as personal grooming or hair care routines, and can also imply organization or tidiness in broader cultural practices.

When to use 梳子

Be careful to use the correct measure word when referring to combs; it requires the classifier 把 (bǎ). Common mistakes include omitting the classifier or mispronouncing the tones, particularly confusing 'shū' with 'shù'.

梳子 or something close to it

梳子 (shūzi) vs 刷子 (shuāzi) — use 梳子 for hair grooming, while 刷子 refers to a brush for cleaning or scrubbing.

What learners get wrong

Learners often forget to use the measure word 把, saying '我有梳子' (Wǒ yǒu shūzi) instead of '我有一把梳子' (Wǒ yǒu yī bǎ shūzi). Additionally, mispronouncing the tones may lead to confusion with other words.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 梳子

梳子 specifically refers to a comb, while other tools like 刮胡刀 (guāhúdāo) mean razor or 剪刀 (jiǎndāo) means scissors.

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