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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
毯子tǎnziblanketHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #5046, Very Hard
tǎnzi(tan3zi5)tan zi T3
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March 24, 2026

毯子tǎnzi(tan3zi5)

The word '毯子' (tǎnzi) refers to a blanket, typically used for warmth or comfort while sleeping or resting. It is commonly found in homes and hotels and can be made from various materials, including wool or fleece. In everyday conversation, it can also refer to any covering that provides warmth, not just those used on beds.

Strokes15Frequency#5046DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, blankets are often associated with familial warmth and comfort. During festivals like the Spring Festival, families might gift new blankets to symbolize warmth and care for loved ones.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tan' (tǎn) of soft wool covering you like a warm blanket. The '子' (zi) at the end resembles a cozy little child snuggling under the blanket. Together, they form '毯子' (tǎnzi), which means blanket.

Meanings of 毯子

tǎnzi(tan3zi5)
1blanket
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毯子Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
条Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

毛毯 (máotǎn) vs 毯子 (tǎnzi): 毛毯 specifically refers to a wool blanket, while 毯子 is a more general term for any type of blanket.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone when pronouncing '毯子' (tǎnzi); mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other words. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. A typical collocation includes '毛毯' (máotǎn), meaning wool blanket.

HSK Study Tips

Although '毯子' (tǎnzi) may not be in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is relevant for learners at HSK 2-3 levels who are expanding their vocabulary related to home and comfort. Focus on using it in sentences about home life.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '毯子' (tǎnzi) with similar sounding words like '谈' (tán), which means 'to talk'. Always remember that '毯子' refers specifically to blankets. Another common mistake is using incorrect tones, such as saying 'tánzi' instead of 'tǎnzi'.

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Component characters

毯tǎnblanket
12 strokes毛
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子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
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How to say blanket in Chinese

“blanket” in Chinese is毯子tǎnzi

The word '毯子' (tǎnzi) refers to a blanket, typically used for warmth or comfort while sleeping or resting. It is commonly found in homes and hotels and can be made from various materials, including wool or fleece. In everyday conversation, it can also refer to any covering that provides warmth, not just those used on beds.

When to use 毯子

Be careful with the tone when pronouncing '毯子' (tǎnzi); mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other words. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. A typical collocation includes '毛毯' (máotǎn), meaning wool blanket.

毯子 or something close to it

毛毯 (máotǎn) vs 毯子 (tǎnzi): 毛毯 specifically refers to a wool blanket, while 毯子 is a more general term for any type of blanket.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '毯子' (tǎnzi) with similar sounding words like '谈' (tán), which means 'to talk'. Always remember that '毯子' refers specifically to blankets. Another common mistake is using incorrect tones, such as saying 'tánzi' instead of 'tǎnzi'.

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