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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'toy' with 玩具 (wánjù)

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    Explanation

    The noun 玩具 (wánjù) means 'toy' and refers to objects designed for play or amusement. It is composed of 玩 (to play) and 具 (tool/implement), and is used in both everyday and descriptive contexts when talking about children's items or playful objects.

    Examples

    • 妈妈给孩子买了一个新玩具。

      māma gěi háizi mǎi le yí gè xīn wánjù.

      Mom bought the child a new toy.

    • 地上到处都是孩子的玩具。

      dìshang dàochù dōu shì háizi de wánjù.

      The ground is covered with children's toys everywhere.

    • 这家商店卖各种各样的玩具。

      zhè jiā shāngdiàn mài gèzhǒng gèyàng de wánjù.

      This store sells all kinds of toys.

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