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How do you say "pipe" in Chinese?
管子
guǎn zi
In Chinese, "pipe" is 管子.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'gwahn tsir' with first high, second neutral. Sounds hollow and tubular.
Writing and usage
Guan (tube/pipe) is eight strokes, zi (particle) is three. Guan is the more detailed character.
Example sentence
管子在墙里。
The pipe is in the wall.
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How to remember 管子
Guan means tube or pipe, zi is a particle marker - a pipe is a tubular conduit.
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Questions about 管子
How do you say "pipe" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "pipe" is 管子. It is a noun.
How is 管子 written in Chinese?
Guan (tube/pipe) is eight strokes, zi (particle) is three. Guan is the more detailed character.
How is 管子 used in a sentence?
Use 管子 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 管子在墙里。 (The pipe is in the wall.).
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