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垫子

diànzi

cushion; mat; pad

A soft green cushion with a red tassel on a chair
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Characters in this word

垫 diàn

Strokes
9
Radical
土 — soil, earth
Made of
执 to execute 土 soil, earth
How it's built
Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound

子 zi

Strokes
3
Radical
子 — son, child
How it's built
Pictograph — a drawing of the thing

Example phrases

  • 长时间坐硬椅会加重腰部负担,最好在椅面上加一个垫子。 Cháng shíjiān zuò yìng yǐ huì jiāzhòng yāobù fùdān, zuì hǎo zài yǐmiàn shàng jiā yí ge diànzi. Sitting on a hard chair for a long time can increase strain on the lower back, so it is best to add a cushion to the seat.
  • 小狗最喜欢趴在软垫子上睡觉。 Xiǎogǒu zuì xǐhuan pā zài ruǎn diànzi shàng shuìjiào. The puppy loves to lie on a soft cushion and sleep.
  • 做瑜伽时,最好先铺一块防滑垫子。 Zuò yújiā shí, zuì hǎo xiān pū yí kuài fánghuá diànzi. When doing yoga, it is best to lay down a non-slip mat first.

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