被子 (bèi zi) — quilt
Definition
被子 is a quilt — the thick, padded bedding used for sleeping. Heavier and warmer than 毯子 (a thinner blanket); unrelated to 被, which marks the passive voice.
noun
quilt
Measure word · 床
Examples
- 被子。Mā ma mǎi le yì chuáng xīn bèi zi.Mom bought a new quilt.
- ,被子。Tiān qì hǎo de shí hou, wǒ huì shài bèi zi.When the weather is nice, I'll air the quilt.
- ,被子。Shuì jiào qián, wǒ bǎ bèi zi pù hǎo.Before sleeping, I spread out the quilt.
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