折尺 Traditional form: 摺尺 Pinyin (reading): zhéchǐ Definitions: folding ruler Characters: 折 - to break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humble 尺 - ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft. Traditional characters: 摺 - to bend, to fold; curved, twisted 尺 - ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.