地毯
dì tǎn HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

客厅里有一块地毯。
Kètīng lǐ yǒu yī kuài dìtǎn.
There is a carpet in the living room.
她喜欢红色的地毯。
Tā xǐhuān hóngsè de dìtǎn.
She likes red carpets.
地毯很干净。
Dìtǎn hěn gānjìng.
The carpet is very clean.
地毯很漂亮。
Dìtǎn hěn piàoliang.
The carpet is beautiful.
我买了新地毯。
Wǒ mǎile xīn dìtǎn.
I bought a new carpet.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 地 (dì) means 'ground' or 'floor,' and 毯 (tǎn) means 'blanket' or 'rug.' So, 地毯 literally means 'floor blanket,' which is an easy way to remember it as a carpet or rug.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, as well as in spoken and written Chinese. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, home decor discussions, cleaning contexts, and descriptions of interior spaces.

📖 Grammar Points

As a noun, 地毯 can serve as a subject, object, or part of a location phrase (e.g., 在地毯上). It is often modified by adjectives like 漂亮的 (beautiful) or 旧的 (old) to describe its condition or appearance.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, carpets are often associated with comfort and home aesthetics, and they may be used in traditional decor. In some contexts, high-quality carpets can symbolize wealth or status. They are common in homes, offices, and hotels.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar words include 毯子 (tǎnzi), which is a more general term for any blanket or throw (not necessarily for floors), and 地垫 (dìdiàn), which refers to a smaller, often functional mat (e.g., door mat). 地毯 specifically denotes a larger floor covering for rooms.

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