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    Chinese Grammar

    Using 被子 (bèizi) to refer to 'quilt'

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    把 + 被子 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 被子 (bèizi) means 'quilt' or 'comforter,' referring to a thick bed covering used for warmth. It is an everyday household word in Chinese. It often appears with verbs like 盖 (to cover) or in phrases using 把 to describe actions performed on the quilt.

    Examples

    • 天冷了，你记得多盖一条被子。

      Tiān lěng le, nǐ jìde duō gài yī tiáo bèizi.

      It's getting cold — remember to put on an extra quilt.

    • 妈妈把被子拿到阳台上晒了一下午。

      Māma bǎ bèizi ná dào yángtái shàng shài le yī xiàwǔ.

      Mom put the quilt out on the balcony to air in the sun all afternoon.

    • 这条被子又厚又暖和，冬天盖正好。

      Zhè tiáo bèizi yòu hòu yòu nuǎnhuo, dōngtiān gài zhènghǎo.

      This quilt is thick and warm — perfect for winter.

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