"handkerchief" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 手帕

Definition

手帕是一塊小方布，人們用來擦鼻子、嘴巴或臉。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

現代多數人用紙巾，手帕較傳統，多出現在正式或懷舊場合。常配合“棉質手帕”、“揮手帕告別”等用法。不要與一次性紙巾混淆。

Examples

He wiped his nose with a handkerchief.

他用**手帕**擦了鼻子。

She keeps a clean handkerchief in her purse.

她在包裡放著一塊乾淨的**手帕**。

I gave my handkerchief to a friend who was crying.

我把**手帕**給了一個在哭的朋友。

It's rare to see anyone use a handkerchief instead of tissues these days.

現在幾乎沒有人用**手帕**，大家都用紙巾。

He waved his handkerchief as the train left the station.

火車開走時，他揮舞著**手帕**告別。

If you spill something, a handkerchief can be pretty handy.

如果灑了東西，**手帕**非常有用。