毛毯
máotǎn
The English word "blanket" is 毛毯 (máotǎn) in Chinese.
毛毯 refers specifically to a fabric blanket, typically implying a woollen or heavy texture. If you are looking for other types of bedding, you might use 棉被 for a cotton-filled quilt or comforter or 羽绒被 for a down-filled quilt or comforter. A 薄毯 refers specifically to a thin blanket.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 毛毯 is composed of 毛, which means wool or hair and 毯, which means blanket or rug.
Which one should you use?
While 毛毯 specifically implies a heavy, woollen texture, 毯子 is a more general term used for any kind of blanket.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting blankets, the appropriate measure word to use is 条. For example, you would say 一条毛毯 to mean "a blanket".
How do you pronounce it?
máotǎn
Did you know?
- The word 毛 in 毛毯 can mean 'wool' or 'hair', but it is also the colloquial term for the smallest unit of currency in China, the 'mao'.
- The measure word 条 used for 毛毯 is also used for long, thin, flexible things like rivers, snakes, or trousers.
- If you are describing a 'security blanket' for a child, Chinese speakers often use the term 安抚巾 which translates to 'comfort cloth' rather than using 毛毯.
Examples in context
- 你有毛毯吗？Do you have a woollen blanket?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a 毛毯.Tatoeba #3076610 by tommyfang95, translation #7793708 by sharris123
- 給我一個枕頭和毛毯好嗎？Could I have a pillow and blanket?This sentence is useful for requesting a pillow and a 毛毯.Tatoeba #872163 by Martha, translation #322497 by CK
- 我在床上盖着一条舒适的毛毯。I am covered with a comfortable blanket on the bed.
- 这家酒店提供的绒毯非常温暖舒适。The blanket provided by this hotel is very warm and comfortable.
- 我把毯子放在沙发上，让你觉得更舒服些。I put a blanket on the sofa to make you more comfortable.
- 冬天来了，我喜欢用被子裹着取暖。Winter is here, and I like to wrap myself in a blanket to keep warm.
- 这张毛毯很柔软。Zhè zhāng máotǎn hěn róuruǎn.This blanket is very soft.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yuting and Zhiqiang are preparing for a camping trip.
- 雨婷 Yuting志强，你记得带毛毯吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ jìde dài máotǎn ma?Zhiqiang, remember to bring the blanket?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我已经把它放在车里了。Wǒ yǐjīng bǎ tā fàng zài chē lǐ le.I already put it in the car.
- 雨婷 Yuting太好了，晚上可能会很冷。Tài hǎo le, wǎnshàng kěnéng huì hěn lěng.Great, it might be very cold tonight.
- 志强 Zhiqiang没错，我们会很舒服的。Méicuò, wǒmen huì hěn shūfu de.That's true, we will be very comfortable.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
