(tǎn) - A thick textile used as a covering for & blanket, rug, carpet.

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A thick textile used as a covering for warmth, especially on a bed or floor;

blanket, rug, carpet.

A thick textile used as a covering forblanket, rug, carpet.

Usage highlights

BlanketCarpetWoolen blanketElectric blanketPicnic blanketWall hanging

Synonyms

  • 毯子blanket (general term)
  • 地毯carpet, rug (floor covering)
  • 毛毯woolen blanket

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wrapped herself in a warm blanket (毯子).
  • The living room has a beautiful Persian rug (地毯).
  • They spread a picnic blanket (野餐毯) on the grass.
  • The baby was lying on a soft blanket (柔软的毯子).

Collocations

  • Blanket(毯子)
  • Carpet(地毯)
  • Woolen blanket(毛毯)
  • Electric blanket(电毯)
  • Picnic blanket(野餐毯)
  • Wall hanging(挂毯)

Idioms

  • Rolling up the mat and going home(卷毯回家)
  • As warm as a blanket(温暖如毯)
  • A carpet of flowers(花毯铺地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from wool, cotton, or silk, used for warmth and decoration.
  • In Chinese culture, carpets and rugs are often associated with comfort, home, and hospitality.
  • High-quality carpets, like Persian or Turkish rugs, have been valued trade items along the Silk Road.

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