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    Referring to slippers with 拖鞋 (tuōxié)

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    Explanation

    拖鞋 (tuōxié) is a noun meaning "slippers." In Chinese culture, it is customary to change into slippers when entering a home, making this a practical everyday vocabulary word for learners.

    Examples

    • 进门的时候请换上拖鞋。

      Jìnmén de shíhòu qǐng huàn shàng tuōxié.

      Please change into slippers when you come in.

    • 夏天在家我喜欢穿凉快的拖鞋。

      Xiàtiān zài jiā wǒ xǐhuān chuān liángkuài de tuōxié.

      In summer, I like wearing cool slippers at home.

    • 她给客人准备了一双新拖鞋。

      Tā gěi kèrén zhǔnbèi le yì shuāng xīn tuōxié.

      She prepared a pair of new slippers for the guest.

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