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paper
/ˈpeɪpɚ/
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- uncountable in this sense
1 · noun
A thin material used for writing, drawing, folding or cutting.
供书写、绘画或折剪的薄片材料。
The material is normally uncountable; use a sheet of paper.
I need a sheet of red paper.
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我需要一张红纸。
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纸 — A thin material used for writing, drawing, folding or cutting.