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How do you say "carpet" in Chinese?
地毯
dì tǎn
In Chinese, "carpet" is 地毯.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'dee tahn' with first falling, second falling. Both tones drop like sinking into carpet.
Writing and usage
Di (ground/floor) is six strokes, tan (blanket/mat) is twelve. Tan is notably more complex.
Example sentence
客厅的地毯很舒适。
The carpet in the living room is comfortable.
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How to remember 地毯
Di means floor or ground, tan means carpet or mat - a carpet is a mat for the floor.
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Questions about 地毯
How do you say "carpet" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "carpet" is 地毯. It is a noun.
How is 地毯 written in Chinese?
Di (ground/floor) is six strokes, tan (blanket/mat) is twelve. Tan is notably more complex.
How is 地毯 used in a sentence?
Use 地毯 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 客厅的地毯很舒适。 (The carpet in the living room is comfortable.).
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