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“grass” in Chinese

Chinese

Also草地 (cǎo dì)

Pronunciation

Pinyincǎo

Example

院子里长满了草。yuàn zi lǐ zháng mǎn le cǎo

The yard is covered with grass.

Illustration for 草 (grass)

How to say “grass” in Chinese

“Grass” in Chinese is 草 (cǎo).

Low, narrow-leaved plants that form a living cover over the ground.

Full entry for 草: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 草

公园的草地很干净。gōng yuán de cǎo dì hěn gān jìng

The lawn in the park is very clean.

Tips for using 草

  • Chinese often uses 草 (cǎo, "grass") for a whole patch or type of plant, rather than for one separate blade.

Other Chinese words for “grass”

孩子们在草地上玩耍。hái zi men zài cǎo dì shàng wán shuǎ

The children play on the grass.

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