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March 24, 2026
被子bèizi(bei4zi5)
被子 (bèi zi) refers to a quilt or comforter used for warmth during sleep. It is a common household item in Chinese culture, often layered on top of a mattress or bedding. In conversations about home, comfort, or sleep, this term frequently arises.
Strokes13Frequency#10116DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the choice of 被子 can reflect personal preferences and seasonal needs, with thicker quilts used in winter and lighter ones in summer. It's common for families to invest in high-quality bedding for comfort and warmth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'beet' (sounds like 'bei') that is wrapped up in a cozy 'giant blanket' (the 'zi' part). Picture a beet lying under a fluffy quilt, safe and warm, to remember that 被子 means quilt.
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Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 被子 with similar terms like 毛毯 (máo tǎn), which means blanket. 被子 is specifically for quilts used on beds, while 毛毯 is often used on sofas or for outdoor activities. It's generally informal, so it’s suitable for everyday conversations.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 被子 connects with other vocabulary related to home and comfort. Focus on practicing this word in context by describing your own bedding or asking about a friend's sleeping arrangements.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 被子 with 盖被 (gài bèi), which means to cover oneself with a quilt, rather than referring to the quilt itself. A wrong example would be saying '我有盖被' instead of '我有被子' to mean 'I have a quilt.'
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被子 (bèi zi) refers to a quilt or comforter used for warmth during sleep. It is a common household item in Chinese culture, often layered on top of a mattress or bedding. In conversations about home, comfort, or sleep, this term frequently arises.
When to use 被子
Be careful not to confuse 被子 with similar terms like 毛毯 (máo tǎn), which means blanket. 被子 is specifically for quilts used on beds, while 毛毯 is often used on sofas or for outdoor activities. It's generally informal, so it’s suitable for everyday conversations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 被子 with 盖被 (gài bèi), which means to cover oneself with a quilt, rather than referring to the quilt itself. A wrong example would be saying '我有盖被' instead of '我有被子' to mean 'I have a quilt.'
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Grammar Patterns of 被子
被子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
这条____有漂亮的荷叶饰边，而且绗缝活做得也很精致。
The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting.
Example Sentences for 被子 (18)
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这条被子有漂亮的荷叶饰边，而且绗缝活做得也很精致。
zhè tiáo bèi zǐ yǒu piāo liàng de hé yè shì biān， ， ér qiě háng féng huó zuò dé yě hěn jīng。
The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting.
