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    Expressing 'tent' with 帐篷 (zhàngpeng)

    Existence & Possession

    Explanation

    The noun 帐篷 (zhàngpeng) means 'tent,' a portable shelter typically used for camping or temporary housing. It is a commonly used word in contexts related to outdoor activities, camping, military operations, and disaster relief.

    Examples

    • 我们在湖边搭了一顶帐篷,准备过夜。

      Wǒmen zài hú biān dā le yì dǐng zhàngpeng, zhǔnbèi guòyè.

      We set up a tent by the lake and prepared to stay overnight.

    • 风太大了,帐篷差点被吹走。

      Fēng tài dà le, zhàngpeng chàdiǎn bèi chuī zǒu.

      The wind was too strong; the tent was almost blown away.

    • 他从车里拿出帐篷,找了块平地搭起来。

      Tā cóng chē lǐ ná chū zhàngpeng, zhǎo le kuài píngdì dā qǐlái.

      He took the tent out of the car and found a flat spot to set it up.

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