The pronunciation of pillow is zhěn tóu.

1. What is a pillow?

A pillow is an item used to support the head while sleeping or lying still. It is usually composed of filling materials and shells. The filling materials include cotton, memory foam, down, polyester fiber, etc.

2. The Origin of Pillows

Pillows can be traced back to ancient Egypt in 7000 BC. At that time, people used stones as pillows to elevate their heads to avoid insect infestation. Later, with the development of civilization, the Egyptians began to use wood, ivory and other materials to make pillows to improve comfort, and some were decorated with jewelry and gemstones.

3. Types of pillows

1. Latex pillow: This kind of pillow is made of 100% natural latex, which is durable and elastic.

2. Memory foam pillow: This kind of pillow uses memory foam filling material, which can be shaped according to the contours of your body and provide good neck support.

3. Water pillow: This kind of pillow can be filled with water, and the pressure and hardness can be adjusted according to personal preferences.

4. Down pillow: This kind of pillow is very soft and comfortable, and the filling can be added or removed as needed.

4. Classification of pillows

1. Material categories: latex pillows, memory foam pillows, buckwheat shell pillows, down pillows, cotton pillows, etc.

2. Ordinary pillows and neck pillows: The former refers to pillows without specific functions, while the latter refers to special pillows that protect the cervical spine.

3. Massage pillow: This kind of pillow has a built-in massager, which can relieve neck fatigue and pain through vibration and heat therapy.

4. Medical pillow: This kind of pillow is designed for specific diseases and symptoms. For example, a nasal congestion pillow can be used to treat symptoms such as nasal congestion.

5. Health

When using pillows, pay attention to maintaining a normal sleeping posture to avoid uneven stress on the head, long-term compression, or pillows that are too high and too hard. Health problems such as cervical spondylosis. In addition, some people are allergic to certain pillow core materials, so they need to pay attention to some issues when choosing pillows and maintaining and cleaning them.