hanky

IPA/ˈhæŋki/
KK[hˈæŋki]IPA/ˈhæŋki/

hanky — 名詞

  • hankysingular
  • hankiesplural

1. a small square of soft fabric or disposable paper that people carry in their poc

1.名詞B1
釋義

手帕

手帕的親切口語說法

a small square of soft fabric or disposable paper that people carry in their pocket, bag, or sleeve to wipe their nose, dry their eyes, or blow their nose — the casual, friendly word for handkerchief

例句

Wei pulled a clean hanky from his pocket and handed it to the crying child.

Wei 從口袋裡掏出一條乾淨的手帕，遞給正在哭的小孩。

collocation: clean hanky / pull a hanky from one's pocket

On cold winter mornings, Sofia always stuffs a warm hanky into her coat sleeve.

在寒冷的冬日早晨，Sofia 總會把一條溫暖的手帕塞進外套袖子裡。

collocation: stuff a hanky into [place]

常見搭配
  • clean hanky
  • dirty hanky
  • cotton hanky
  • paper hanky
  • silk hanky
  • fold a hanky
  • blow one's nose into a hanky
  • wipe one's eyes with a hanky
  • tuck a hanky into one's pocket
同義詞
  • handkerchief

    the full, more formal name for the same item; used in writing and formal contexts

  • tissue

    a disposable paper version, more common in modern households for blowing one's nose

  • kerchief

    an older, less common word; usually refers to a cloth worn on the head or around the neck rather than used for the nose

文法句型

a + hanky

possessive + hanky

用法筆記

Very common in everyday speech, especially with children or when talking about minor everyday needs. The full form handkerchief sounds more formal or old-fashioned and is preferred in writing, formal situations, and when referring to a fashion accessory worn in a suit pocket.

常見錯誤

The bride cried, so her mother passed her a hanky.
The bride cried, so her mother passed her a handkerchief.
Weddings are formal occasions where the full word handkerchief is more suitable than the casual hanky.
I forgot my hanky at home, so I used my sleeve.
I forgot my handkerchief at home, so I used my sleeve.
In a complaint or explanation to an adult, the full word sounds more natural. However, 'hanky' is fine in casual conversation with friends or family.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

常用片語

  • blow one's nose with a ~
  • wipe one's eyes with a ~
  • tuck a ~ into
  • pull out a ~

介系詞搭配

  • in one's pocket
  • out of one's pocket
  • up one's sleeve
  • into one's bag