墊 (diàn) - To pad, cushion, or underlay & to advance money

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墊 · diàn

To pad, cushion, or underlay;

to advance money;

to pay for someone temporarily;

to place something underneath for support or comfort.

To pad, cushion, or underlayto advance moneyto pay for someone temporarily

Usage highlights

Cushion/matAdvance paymentBase cushionMattressKneeling padPay on behalf

Synonyms

  • 襯— to line; to pad (as in clothing)
  • 鋪— to spread; to pave
  • 墊付— to advance payment

Antonyms

  • 抽— to withdraw; to remove
  • 撤— to withdraw; to remove

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Put a cushion on the chair (墊個墊子在椅子上).
  • I'll pay for you first (我先幫你墊一下).
  • The table leg needs a shim (桌腳需要墊一下).
  • Use a mat under the hot pot (火鍋下面墊個墊子).

Collocations

  • Cushion/mat(墊子)
  • Advance payment(墊付)
  • Base cushion(墊底)
  • Mattress(床墊)
  • Kneeling pad(跪墊)
  • Pay on behalf(墊錢)

Idioms

  • To be at the bottom of the class(墊底)
  • To advance funds(墊付款項)
  • To serve as a foundation(鋪墊基礎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with comfort and support in daily life through various cushioning items.
  • In financial contexts, reflects social trust when advancing money for others.
  • Common in construction and furniture for leveling and support purposes.

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