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    Referring to a kite with 风筝 (fēngzhēng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    放 + 风筝

    Explanation

    The noun 风筝 (fēngzhēng) means "kite." It refers to the lightweight frame covered with paper or fabric that is flown in the wind on a string. The common verb collocation is 放风筝 (to fly a kite), a popular outdoor activity in China.

    Examples

    • 天上飞着好多风筝，真漂亮。

      Tiānshàng fēizhe hǎo duō fēngzhēng, zhēn piàoliang.

      There are many kites flying in the sky, so beautiful.

    • 爸爸给我买了一个蝴蝶风筝。

      Bàba gěi wǒ mǎi le yí gè húdié fēngzhēng.

      Dad bought me a butterfly kite.

    • 这个风筝飞得又高又远。

      Zhège fēngzhēng fēi de yòu gāo yòu yuǎn.

      This kite flies both high and far.

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