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“mat” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindiàn zi

Example

门口的垫子有点脏。mén kǒu de diàn zi yóu diǎn zàng

The mat by the door is a little dirty.

Illustration for 垫子 (mat)

How to say “mat” in Chinese

“Mat” in Chinese is 垫子 (diàn zi).

A layer placed between a surface and an object or body to soften contact, prevent damage, add insulation, or raise it.

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

Example sentences with 垫子

浴室的垫子已经干了。yù shì de diàn zi yǐ jīng gàn le

The bath mat is already dry.

Tips for using 垫子

  • For counting a thin, flat piece, 一张 (yì zhāng, "one flat item") highlights its shape, while 一个 (yí ge, "one item") is a safe general choice when shape is not important.

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