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    Referring to a hat with 帽子 (màozi)

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    Explanation

    The noun 帽子 (màozi) means "hat" or "cap." It is a common everyday noun that can be modified by color words or adjectives, as in 红色帽子 (red hat).

    Examples

    • 出门别忘了戴帽子。

      Chūmén bié wàngle dài màozi.

      Don't forget to wear a hat when you go out.

    • 这顶帽子是谁的？

      Zhè dǐng màozi shì shéi de?

      Whose hat is this?

    • 天冷了，你应该戴一顶帽子。

      Tiān lěng le, nǐ yīnggāi dài yī dǐng màozi.

      It's getting cold; you should wear a hat.

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