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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.

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I need a sheet of red paper.

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我需要一张红纸。

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paper — A thin material used for writing, drawing, folding or cutting.