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How do you say "blanket" in Chinese?
毯子
tǎn zi
In Chinese, "blanket" is 毯子.
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Pronunciation
Say 'tahn' (falling tone) then 'zi' (neutral tone). The 'an' in 毯 rhymes with 'dawn'.
Writing and usage
Two characters. 毯 has eleven strokes and contains the cloth radical, showing it's a woven textile. 子 is the common diminutive.
Example sentence
我用毯子保暖。
I use a blanket to keep warm.
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How to remember 毯子
毯 has the cloth radical on the left, so you know it's fabric. The sound 'tan' is close to 'tan' in English, which blankets often are in color.
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Questions about 毯子
How do you say "blanket" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "blanket" is 毯子. It is a noun.
How is 毯子 written in Chinese?
Two characters. 毯 has eleven strokes and contains the cloth radical, showing it's a woven textile. 子 is the common diminutive.
How is 毯子 used in a sentence?
Use 毯子 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我用毯子保暖。 (I use a blanket to keep warm.).
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