信笺

信箋

xìnjiān

noun #34,392

Measure Word

一张信笺 zhāng

Meanings

1 letter paper
2 stationery
3 writing paper for letters

Characters

fine writing paper

Examples

HSK 5

这盒信笺是朋友送的。

Zhè hé xìnjiān shì péngyou sòng de.

This box of letter paper was a gift from a friend.

HSK 6

她在精美的信笺上写信。

Tā zài jīngměi de xìnjiān shàng xiěxìn.

She wrote her letter on exquisite stationery.

Tips

usage

信笺 specifically means letter-writing paper - a slightly literary word vs. plain 信纸 (xìnzhǐ). 笺 carries connotations of fine, decorative paper; you'll see it in 便笺 (memo paper) and 锦笺 (brocade-style decorative letter paper).

Stroke Order

信 xìn

笺 jiān