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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to a map with 地图 (dìtú)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    研究 + 地图

    Explanation

    The noun 地图 (dìtú) means 'map.' It refers to a visual representation of an area, showing geographical features, roads, or other spatial information. It is used in everyday contexts such as navigation, study, and travel planning.

    Examples

    • 你看一下地图，最近的地铁站在哪儿？

      Nǐ kàn yīxià dìtú, zuìjìn de dìtiězhàn zài nǎr?

      Check the map — where's the nearest subway station?

    • 我手机上有离线地图，不用担心没有网络。

      Wǒ shǒujī shàng yǒu líxiàn dìtú, bùyòng dānxīn méiyǒu wǎngluò.

      I have offline maps on my phone, so don't worry about not having internet.

    • 他在地图上标出了所有想去的地方。

      Tā zài dìtú shàng biāo chū le suǒyǒu xiǎng qù de dìfāng.

      He marked all the places he wanted to visit on the map.

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