Chinese word

垫子

Pronunciation

Pinyindiàn zi

Meaning

  • nounmat

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)

More examples

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

The bath mat is already dry.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 浴室垫子yù shì diàn zi

    bath mat

  • 瑜伽垫子yú jiā diàn zi

    yoga mat

  • 防滑垫子fáng huá diàn zi

    non-slip mat

Similar words

坐垫zuò diàn: A soft mat used on a chair or floor to make sitting more comfortable.
门垫mén diàn: A small entrance mat used to clean shoes and protect indoor floors from dirt.
地垫dì diàn: A mat spread on the floor to cushion the body during play or exercise.
床垫chuáng diàn: A thick, soft mat on a bed that supports the body during sleep.

Definition in Chinese

夹在物体下面以防磨损、保温或垫高的薄层材料，也指用于坐卧的软垫。jiā zài wù tǐ xià miàn yǐ fáng mó sǔn bǎo wēn huò diàn gāo de báo céng cái liào yě zhǐ yòng yú zuò wò de ruǎn diàn

Word origin

垫子 (diànzi, "mat") combines 垫 (diàn, "to place underneath") + 子 (zi, "noun-forming suffix"), linking the noun to something set below for support or protection.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • cushionnoun
  • floor cushionnoun

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