🟦 Character of the day — 脏 (zāng) — “dirty”

🟦 Character of the day — 脏 (zāng) — “dirty”

Meaning: dirty, unclean.
Pinyin: zāng
Traditional form: 髒
Part of speech: adjective / adverbial in simple phrases

Example sentences

1. 我的衣服很脏。
Wǒ de yīfu hěn zāng. — My clothes are very dirty.


2. 请把地板打扫干净，别那么脏。
Qǐng bǎ dìbǎn dǎsǎo gānjìng, bié nàme zāng. — Please clean the floor, don’t let it be so dirty.


3. 他的手脏了，要洗一洗。
Tā de shǒu zāng le, yào xǐ yì xǐ. — His hands are dirty, he needs to wash them.

Quick note:
Para enfatizar “muy sucio” se usa 肮脏 (āngzāng) — más fuerte que 脏.
(Traditional: 髒 — fíjate si tu app muestra la forma tradicional.)

Mnemonic idea (rápida): recuerda 脏 asociándolo con “body/skin” radical (月/⺼ aparece en la forma tradicional) → cosas sucias sobre el cuerpo/ropa. (Útil para memorizar pero no es etimología completa.)
---
Suggested caption (ENG):
Today’s character: 脏 (zāng) — dirty. Useful for talking about clothes, hands, rooms. Try making your own sentence and post it below! 🧼✍️

👉Suggested caption (ES):
Caracter del día: 脏 (zāng) — sucio. Útil para hablar de ropa, manos o la casa. Escribí una frase con 脏 y la corrijo. 🧽📚

Hashtags:
#ChineseUnlock #Mandarin #LearnChinese #汉字 #ChineseVocabulary #脏 #zāng #Hanyu #ChineseLesson #StudyChinese #ChineseDaily #LanguageLearning

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How do you say Argentina in Chinese? ¿Como se dice Argentina en Chino? 阿根廷 Āgēntíng

Image
  ✅  阿根廷 Āgēntíng means Argentina in Chinese. Here's a quick breakdown: 阿 (Ā) – often used phonetically for foreign names 根 (gēn) – means "root," but here it's part of the phonetic approximation 廷 (tíng) – means "court" or "hall," also used phonetically ✅🇦🇷 阿根廷 Āgēntíng: A Land of Visual Rhythms and Contrasts When you think of Argentina (阿根廷 Āgēntíng) , what do you see? Maybe the passionate moves of tango , the sweeping lines of the Andes mountains , or the checkerboard rhythm of Buenos Aires’ architecture . Argentina is not just a country—it’s a visual journey that plays with contrast, motion, and emotion. From a perceptual point of view, Argentina is full of striking illusions in real life: The pampas stretch endlessly, making the sky feel impossibly close. In Patagonia , glaciers shimmer blue in the sunlight, appearing almost surreal. In La Boca , bold color combinations on houses create visual vibrancy that makes ...
Read more

Toilet in China 洗手间 ( xĭshŏujiān ) bathroom

Image
👉 洗手间 ( xĭshŏujiān ) toilet is composed of these characters:  📌  洗   (xi) , wash. 📌  手  (shŏu) , hand. 👋 📌  间   (jian) , between. 🚻 Toilets in China: What Travelers Should Know 📌 If you're planning a trip to China, there’s one topic that might catch you off guard — the toilet situation. It’s not glamorous, but knowing what to expect can save you from awkward surprises.  📌 Here’s a quick guide to toilets in China, from squat toilets. 🚽 Squat Toilets Are Still Common In many public places — especially outside big cities — you’ll find squat toilets rather than Western-style seats. These are floor-level fixtures where you squat instead of sit. They’re hygienic in terms of contact, but can be tricky if you're not used to them. Pro tips: Always carry tissues or toilet paper — most public toilets don’t provide any. Hand sanitizer is a must, as soap and water aren’t guaranteed either. If you're not sure how to use one, look for diagr...
Read more

Where can you learn Chinese on line?

Image
If you're looking to learn Chinese online through official or high-quality platforms, here are some great options — including those backed by the Chinese government, universities, or major educational institutions: --- 🌐 Official and High-Quality Online Platforms to Learn Chinese 1. ChineseClass101 Website: www.chineseclass101.com Offers structured lessons with audio, video, and vocabulary tools. Levels: Beginner to Advanced. Practical, everyday conversation-based content. 2. Mandarin Chinese MOOC Tsinghua University is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. Website: edX.org Search: “Mandarin Chinese” by Tsinghua University. Taught by top professors from a leading Chinese university. Free to audit, with a certificate available for a fee. 3. Confucius Institute Online (official Chinese government program) Website: www.chinese.cn (also called “Chinese Language Learning Platform”) Backed by Hanban (Office of Chinese Language Council International). Offers interac...
Read more