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March 24, 2026
瓶子píngzi(ping2zi5)
瓶子 (píngzi) refers to a bottle, commonly used for holding liquids. It is a general term that can refer to various types of bottles, such as those for water, soda, or medicine. In everyday conversation, it can also imply the container of something valuable or important.
Frequency#4048DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sharing drinks in bottles, especially during gatherings or meals, symbolizes hospitality and friendship. It's common to see various bottles used during festivals or family reunions.
Memory Tip
Think of a bottle as a 'ping' sound when you tap it lightly. The character 瓶 has the radical 瓦 (which resembles a roof, suggesting containment), while 子 means 'child' or 'small thing,' indicating a small container. Imagine a little child holding a bottle, making a 'ping' sound as they play.
Meanings of 瓶子
píngzi(ping2zi5)
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About 瓶子
瓶子Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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瓶 (píng) refers specifically to a bottle as a container, while 瓶子 (píngzi) is the general term for a bottle, often implying a more casual or everyday usage.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a bottle as a 'ping' sound when you tap it lightly. The character 瓶 has the radical 瓦 (which resembles a roof, suggesting containment), while 子 means 'child' or 'small thing,' indicating a small container. Imagine a little child holding a bottle, making a 'ping' sound as they play.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones; 瓶 (píng) has a second tone, while 子 (zi) has a neutral tone. A common mistake is to confuse it with 罐 (guàn), which means 'can' or 'jar.' Use 瓶子 in both formal and informal contexts, but prefer it in everyday speech.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 瓶子 connects with other food and drink vocabulary like 水 (water) and 饮料 (beverage). Students should focus on using it in sentences related to shopping or daily activities involving drinks.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sharing drinks in bottles, especially during gatherings or meals, symbolizes hospitality and friendship. It's common to see various bottles used during festivals or family reunions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瓶子 with other container words like 盒子 (hézi, box) or 碗 (wǎn, bowl). For instance, saying '我有一个盒子' (I have a box) when they mean 'I have a bottle' can lead to confusion. The correct form would be '我有一个瓶子'.
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Grammar Patterns of 瓶子
瓶子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
tā kùn huò dì dīng zháo nà gè píng zǐ kàn le hǎo yī huì ér。
He gave the bottle a long, uncomprehending look.
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往瓶子里蘸一下的量就应该能涂满整个指甲。
wǎng píng zǐ lǐ zhàn yī xià de liáng jiù yīng gāi néng tú mǎn zhěng gè zhǐ jiǎ。
One dip into the bottle should do an entire nail.
9
他们冲着我们大骂下流话，还把瓶子摔到地上。
tā mén chōng zháo wǒ mén dà mà xià liú huà， ， huán bǎ píng zǐ shuāi dào dì。
They shouted obscenities at us and smashed bottles on the floor.
10
他指了指空瓶子，女服务员立即重新拿了一瓶。
tā zhǐ le zhǐ kōng píng zǐ， ， nǚ fú wù yuán lì jí zhòng xīn ná le yī。
He pointed at the empty bottle and the waitress quickly replaced it.
Cultural Notes for 瓶子
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, sharing drinks in bottles, especially during gatherings or meals, symbolizes hospitality and friendship. It's common to see various bottles used during festivals or family reunions.
Frequently Asked Questions about 瓶子
瓶子 refers to a bottle, typically for liquids, while 罐子 refers to a can or jar, often for preserved foods.
Yes, 瓶子 can refer to bottles made of various materials, including plastic, glass, or metal.
You would say '水瓶' (shuǐpíng), where 水 means 'water' and 瓶 means 'bottle'.
