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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "brand" with 牌 (pái)

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    Explanation

    牌 (pái) means "brand," "sign," or "card," depending on the context. When referring to a commercial brand, it often appears in compounds like 名牌 (famous brand) or after a brand descriptor. It is a versatile character used in everyday conversation and business contexts.

    Examples

    • 这个牌子的手机质量很好，我一直在用。

      Zhè ge páizi de shǒujī zhìliàng hěn hǎo, wǒ yìzhí zài yòng.

      This brand of phone is very good quality; I've been using it all along.

    • 年轻人都喜欢买名牌衣服。

      Niánqīngrén dōu xǐhuan mǎi míngpái yīfu.

      Young people all like to buy brand-name clothes.

    • 你看看这个牌子的洗发水，评价不错。

      Nǐ kànkan zhège páizi de xǐfàshuǐ, píngjià búcuò.

      Take a look at this brand of shampoo, the reviews are pretty good.

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