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How do you say "sand" in Chinese?
沙子
shā zi
In Chinese, "sand" is 沙子.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'shah tsir' with first flat, second neutral. Soft and loose-sounding like sand itself.
Writing and usage
Sha (sand) is seven strokes, zi (granule/particle) is three. Za emphasizes the granular nature.
Example sentence
沙滩上有很多沙子。
There is a lot of sand on the beach.
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How to remember 沙子
Sha means sand, zi means grain or particle - sand is made up of many tiny particles.
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Questions about 沙子
How do you say "sand" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "sand" is 沙子. It is a noun.
How is 沙子 written in Chinese?
Sha (sand) is seven strokes, zi (granule/particle) is three. Za emphasizes the granular nature.
How is 沙子 used in a sentence?
Use 沙子 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 沙滩上有很多沙子。 (There is a lot of sand on the beach.).
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