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    Referring to a wall with 墙壁 (qiángbì)

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    Explanation

    墙壁 (qiángbì) is a noun meaning "wall." It refers to the vertical structural surface of a building or room. Unlike 墙 (qiáng) alone, 墙壁 often emphasizes the surface itself, such as when describing its condition or appearance.

    Examples

    • 这面墙壁上挂满了家人的照片。

      Zhè miàn qiángbì shàng guà mǎn le jiārén de zhàopiàn.

      This wall is covered with family photos.

    • 师傅说墙壁需要重新刷一遍漆。

      Shīfu shuō qiángbì xūyào chóngxīn shuā yī biàn qī.

      The worker said the walls need to be repainted.

    • 墙壁上出现了一条很长的裂缝。

      Qiángbì shàng chūxiàn le yī tiáo hěn cháng de lièfèng.

      A long crack appeared on the wall.

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