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How do you say "mat" in Chinese?
垫子
diàn zǐ
In Chinese, "mat" is 垫子.
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Pronunciation
DIAN ZI. Dian has a falling tone, zi is light. Drop into dian, then end soft on zi.
Writing and usage
Two characters: 垫 (dian) has 9 strokes with earth radical showing ground layer, 子 (zi) has 3 strokes.
Example sentence
地上铺着垫子。
A mat is laid on the floor.
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How to remember 垫子
Dian means to pad or cushion. The earth radical suggests it sits on the ground. A mat pads the floor beneath.
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Questions about 垫子
How do you say "mat" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "mat" is 垫子. It is a noun.
How is 垫子 written in Chinese?
Two characters: 垫 (dian) has 9 strokes with earth radical showing ground layer, 子 (zi) has 3 strokes.
How is 垫子 used in a sentence?
Use 垫子 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 地上铺着垫子。 (A mat is laid on the floor.).
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