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How do you say "curtains" in Chinese?
窗帘
chuāng lián
In Chinese, "curtains" is 窗帘.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'chwang lyan' with first falling, second flat. Sounds flowing and soft.
Writing and usage
Chuang (window) is ten strokes, lian (curtain/drape) is nine. Lian specifically means curtains.
Example sentence
窗帘可以遮挡阳光。
Curtains can block out the sunlight.
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How to remember 窗帘
Chuang means window, lian means curtain - window curtains are what hang at windows.
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Questions about 窗帘
How do you say "curtains" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "curtains" is 窗帘. It is a noun.
How is 窗帘 written in Chinese?
Chuang (window) is ten strokes, lian (curtain/drape) is nine. Lian specifically means curtains.
How is 窗帘 used in a sentence?
Use 窗帘 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 窗帘可以遮挡阳光。 (Curtains can block out the sunlight.).
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