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How do you say "mud" in Chinese?
泥
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In Chinese, "mud" is 泥.
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Pronunciation
Say 'nee'. This single syllable rises and falls slightly.
Writing and usage
This character has 5 strokes and includes the water radical. It is simple and commonly used.
Example sentence
孩子们在泥里玩耍。
The children are playing in the mud.
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How to remember 泥
The character 泥 contains the water radical because mud is wet earth mixed with water.
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Questions about 泥
How do you say "mud" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "mud" is 泥. It is a noun.
How is 泥 written in Chinese?
This character has 5 strokes and includes the water radical. It is simple and commonly used.
How is 泥 used in a sentence?
Use 泥 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 孩子们在泥里玩耍。 (The children are playing in the mud.).
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