尺子 Traditional form: 尺子 Pinyin (reading): chǐzi Definitions: ruler (measuring instrument) CL:把 (bǎ) Characters: 尺 - ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft. 子 - son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing Traditional characters: 尺 - ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft. 子 - son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing