Definition
砟 (zhǎ) is a bound morpheme (b.f.) that only appears in the compound 煤砟 (méizhǎ, 'coal cinder' or 'coal slag'). It refers to small fragments or chips of coal or rock, typically leftover after burning or processing. You won't encounter it as a standalone word — it always attaches to 煤 or a similar noun.
b.f.
(bound morpheme) chipfragment (of coal or rock)
Examples
- 砟。Lúzi lǐ yǒu hěn duō méizhǎ.There are a lot of coal cinders in the stove.
- 砟。Tā bǎ méizhǎ dào jìn le lājītǒng.He dumped the coal slag into the trash can.
- 砟。Dì shang sǎ le yìxiē méizhǎ.Some coal fragments were scattered on the ground.
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