No. 5,877 in Chinese
垫
"垫" means "pad," "cushion," or "mat."
In a sentence
桌子腿下可以用一本书来垫着。
A book can be used to prop up under the table leg.
Here, '垫' is used as a verb, meaning 'to prop up or level by placing under'.
她买了一张新的坐垫。
She bought a new seat cushion.
In this sentence, '垫' is used as a noun to mean 'cushion or mat', indicating an item used for comfort or support.
请在碗底部垫一张纸避免滑动。
Please place a piece of paper under the bowl to prevent slipping.
'垫' is used as a verb here, meaning 'to place beneath or under something as a lining or support'.
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