毯子

tǎnzi

blanket

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Usage of 毯子

毯子 (tǎnzi) primarily refers to a blanket or a large piece of fabric used for warmth or comfort. It is commonly used in contexts related to sleeping, resting, or outdoor activities like picnics.

Common Collocations

  • 毯子 (gài tǎnzi): to cover oneself with a blanket, often used when sleeping.
  • 毯子 (yītiáo tǎnzi): a measure word phrase meaning 'a blanket'.
  • 毯子颜色 (tǎnzi yánsè): blanket color, often describing its appearance.

Notes

毯子 is a neutral and everyday word, suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. It is different from 被子 (bèizi), which specifically refers to a quilt or comforter filled with padding. 毯子 is usually thinner and can be used as a throw or picnic blanket. Avoid confusing 毯子 with 地毯 (dìtǎn), which means carpet or rug.

When using 毯子, speakers often imply warmth, comfort, or a casual setting. It is common to see it in family or leisure contexts.

Example Sentences

晚上睡觉的时候,我喜欢盖毯子。

Wǎnshàng shuìjiào de shíhòu, wǒ xǐhuān gài tǎnzi.

I like to cover myself with a blanket when I sleep at night.

客厅里放着一条漂亮的毯子,颜色很鲜艳。

Kètīng lǐ fàngzhe yītiáo piàoliang de tǎnzi, yánsè hěn xiānyàn.

There is a beautiful blanket in the living room with bright colors.

野餐的时候,我们带了一条毯子坐在草地上。

Yěcān de shíhòu, wǒmen dàile yītiáo tǎnzi zuò zài cǎodì shàng.

During the picnic, we brought a blanket to sit on the grass.