地板 dìbǎn floor
How to remember 地板: 地 ground + 板 board = floor.
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How it is used
- The floor (surface you walk on) - 木地板 (mù dìbǎn) wood flooring; 擦地板 (cā dìbǎn) mop the floor.
- Specifically the floor covering/boards; 地面 (dìmiàn) is the ground surface more generally. Everyday word.
Example sentences
- 他被人发现倒在厨房的地板上，不省人事。 Tā bèi rén fāxiàn dǎo zài chúfáng de dìbǎn shàng, bùxǐngrénshì.He was found lying unconscious on the kitchen floor.
- 他把杯子掉到地板上打碎了。 Tā bǎ bēizi diào dào dìbǎn shàng dǎsuì le.He dropped the cup and broke it.
- 汤姆擦了地板。 Tāngmǔ cā le dìbǎn.Tom mopped the floor.