Definition
茵 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears in literary set phrases and compound words. It originally meant 'mattress' but is most often used figuratively to mean 'carpet' (especially of grass). You cannot use 茵 alone; you will encounter it in expressions like 绿草如茵 (green grass like a carpet) and compounds such as 绿茵场 (grassy football field).
b.f.
(bound form) mattress(fig.) carpet of grass (used in literary phrases)
Examples
- 茵，。Gōngyuán lǐ lǜ cǎo rú yīn, fēicháng piàoliang.The grass in the park is like a green carpet, very beautiful.
- 茵。Zhè piàn lǜ yīn chǎng de cǎopíng hěn ruǎn.The turf on this football field is very soft.
- 茵，。Fāng cǎo rú yīn, ràng rén xīnqíng shūchàng.The fragrant grass is like a carpet, making people feel relaxed.
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