Definition
垫子 (diànzi) is a noun meaning a physical cushion, mat, or pad, like a sofa cushion or doormat. Its homograph 垫 (diàn) can also be a noun for the same things, but is more often used as a verb meaning 'to pad' or 'to put something under'. For everyday objects, 垫子 is the clearer choice.
noun
cushionmatpad
Easily confused
- 点子diǎn zisound-alikespot, dot, speck, droplet (of liquid)
Examples
- 。Wǒ zài shāfā shàng fàng le yí ge ruǎn diàn zi.I put a soft cushion on the sofa.
- 垫子。Qǐng bǎ mén qián de diàn zi cā gānjìng.Please wipe the mat in front of the door clean.
- 垫子。Zhè kuǎn shǔbiāo diàn zi hěn nàiyòng.This mouse pad is very durable.
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