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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'cloth' with 布 (bù)

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    Explanation

    The noun 布 (bù) means 'cloth' or 'fabric.' It refers to woven material and appears in many compound words such as 棉布 (cotton cloth) and 布料 (fabric). It can also function as a verb meaning 'to spread' or 'to announce' in certain compounds.

    Examples

    • 奶奶用一块蓝色的布做了个小书包。

      Nǎinai yòng yí kuài lán sè de bù zuò le gè xiǎo shūbāo.

      Grandma made a small schoolbag out of a piece of blue cloth.

    • 这种棉布摸起来特别舒服，适合做夏天的衣服。

      Zhè zhǒng miánbù mō qǐlái tèbié shūfu, shìhé zuò xiàtiān de yīfu.

      This cotton fabric feels especially comfortable and is suitable for making summer clothes.

    • 市场上卖布的那家店今天打折了。

      Shìchǎng shàng mài bù de nà jiā diàn jīntiān dǎzhé le.

      The fabric shop at the market is having a sale today.

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