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Learners often confuse 水泥 with other construction materials like 混凝土 (hùn níng tǔ, concrete). Use 水泥 specifically for cement, while 混凝土 refers to the mixture containing cement. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts in construction discussions.
At HSK Level 6, students should focus on the technical terms related to construction and architecture. 水泥 connects to other building materials like 瓦 (wǎ, tile) and 钢 (gāng, steel), enhancing vocabulary in the context of construction.
Learners might mistakenly use 水泥 to refer to concrete in general, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我需要买水泥来建房子' (wǒ xū yào mǎi shuǐ ní lái jiàn fáng zi) should be corrected to specify the context of using 水泥 as the binding agent for concrete.
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How to say cement in Chinese
“cement” in Chinese is水泥
水泥 (shui3 ni2) refers to cement, a crucial building material used in construction for binding and hardening structures. It is commonly mixed with water and aggregates to create concrete, which is fundamental in building infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings.
When to use 水泥
Learners often confuse 水泥 with other construction materials like 混凝土 (hùn níng tǔ, concrete). Use 水泥 specifically for cement, while 混凝土 refers to the mixture containing cement. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts in construction discussions.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 水泥 to refer to concrete in general, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我需要买水泥来建房子' (wǒ xū yào mǎi shuǐ ní lái jiàn fáng zi) should be corrected to specify the context of using 水泥 as the binding agent for concrete.
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Grammar Patterns of 水泥
水泥 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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滚烫的液体泼在____地面上又溅了起来。
The hot liquid splashed down on the concrete and rebounded.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 水泥
水泥 (cement) is the powdery substance, while 混凝土 (concrete) is the mixture made with water, aggregate, and 水泥.
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