Definition
毯 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word in modern Chinese. You must attach another character to form a complete noun: 毯子 (tǎnzi, blanket), 地毯 (dìtǎn, carpet), 毛毯 (máotǎn, wool blanket), or 壁毯 (bìtǎn, tapestry). The core meaning is a thick fabric covering for floors, beds, or walls.
b.f.
(bound form) blanketcarpetrug
Examples
- ，。Dōngtiān dào le, wǒ mǎi le yì tiáo xīn tǎn zi.Winter has come; I bought a new blanket.
- 。Kètīng de dì tǎn shì shēn lán sè de.The living room carpet is dark blue.
- ，。Zhè tiáo máo tǎn hěn nuǎnhuo, wǎnshang gài zhe shuìjiào.This wool blanket is very warm; I cover myself with it to sleep at night.
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