(chí) — pool, pond

Definition

A natural or artificial body of still water. Pairs with 塘 as the set noun 池塘 ('pond'); used alone 池 emphasizes a pool or reservoir, often in compound words like 游泳池.

noun
poolpond
Measure word ·

Examples

  • Zhè ge chí táng hěn dà.
    This pond is very big.
  • chí Táng lǐ yǒu hěn duō yú.
    There are many fish in the pond.
  • chí Táng biān de huā hěn piào liang.
    The flowers by the pond are very beautiful.

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