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被子 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
被子bèiziquiltHSK 5, n, rank #10116, Medium
bèizi(bei4zi5) T4
  1. 1quilt
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March 24, 2026
被子bèizi(bei4zi5)

被子 (bèi zi) refers to a quilt or comforter used for warmth during sleep. It is a common household item in Chinese culture, often layered on top of a mattress or bedding. In conversations about home, comfort, or sleep, this term frequently arises.

Frequency#10116DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the choice of 被子 can reflect personal preferences and seasonal needs, with thicker quilts used in winter and lighter ones in summer. It's common for families to invest in high-quality bedding for comfort and warmth.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'beet' (sounds like 'bei') that is wrapped up in a cozy 'giant blanket' (the 'zi' part). Picture a beet lying under a fluffy quilt, safe and warm, to remember that 被子 means quilt.

Meanings of 被子

bèizi(bei4zi5)
1quilt
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About 被子

被子Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#10116Frequency Rank
床Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 被子

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'beet' (sounds like 'bei') that is wrapped up in a cozy 'giant blanket' (the 'zi' part). Picture a beet lying under a fluffy quilt, safe and warm, to remember that 被子 means quilt.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 被子 with similar terms like 毛毯 (máo tǎn), which means blanket. 被子 is specifically for quilts used on beds, while 毛毯 is often used on sofas or for outdoor activities. It's generally informal, so it’s suitable for everyday conversations.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 被子 connects with other vocabulary related to home and comfort. Focus on practicing this word in context by describing your own bedding or asking about a friend's sleeping arrangements.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the choice of 被子 can reflect personal preferences and seasonal needs, with thicker quilts used in winter and lighter ones in summer. It's common for families to invest in high-quality bedding for comfort and warmth.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 被子 with 盖被 (gài bèi), which means to cover oneself with a quilt, rather than referring to the quilt itself. A wrong example would be saying '我有盖被' instead of '我有被子' to mean 'I have a quilt.'

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Component Characters

被bèiquilt
HSK 310 strokes衤
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子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
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Grammar Patterns of 被子

被子 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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这条____有漂亮的荷叶饰边，而且绗缝活做得也很精致。

The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting.

Example Sentences for 被子 (18)

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这条被子有漂亮的荷叶饰边，而且绗缝活做得也很精致。

zhè tiáo bèi zǐ yǒu piāo liàng de hé yè shì biān， ， ér qiě háng féng huó zuò dé yě hěn jīng。

The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting.
2
他主要待在家里，帮孩子们盖好被子睡觉。

tā zhǔ yào dài zài jiā lǐ， ， bāng hái zǐ mén gài hǎo bèi zǐ shuì。

He mostly stayed at home tucking up the children.
3
我为莉莉读了个故事，然后给她盖好被子。

wǒ wéi lì lì dú le gè gù shì， ， rán hòu gěi tā gài hǎo bèi。

I read Lili a story and tucked her in her own bed.
4
会有人给他掖好被子，让他舒舒服服地睡觉。

huì yǒu rén gěi tā yè hǎo bèi zǐ， ， ràng tā shū shū fú fú dì shuì。

He would be tucked comfortably into bed.
5
几个世纪以来，缝被子和做布拼一直是许多人都会做的针线活儿。

jī gè shì jì yǐ lái， ， féng bèi zǐ hé zuò bù pīn yī zhí shì xǔ duō rén dū huì zuò de zhēn xiàn huó。

For centuries, quilting and patchwork have been popular needlecrafts.
6
边角碎料都保留下来，剪好后拼在一起做成被子。

biān jiǎo suì liào dū bǎo liú xià lái， ， jiǎn hǎo hòu pīn zài yī qǐ zuò chéng bèi。

Scraps of material were saved, cut up and pieced together for quilts.
7
安掀开被子，急忙下了床。

ān xiān kāi bèi zǐ， ， jí máng xià le。

Ann threw back the covers and scrambled out of bed.
8
每交上男朋友, 都要侦察他对待被子的态度.

měi jiāo shàng nán péng yǒu, , dū yào zhēn chá tā duì dài bèi zǐ de tài.

Every time I had a boyfriend, I observed his attitude towards quilts.
9
身处黑暗中让我不至于被子弹打得浑身是洞。

shēn chǔ hēi àn zhōng ràng wǒ bù zhì yú bèi zǐ dàn dǎ dé hún shēn shì dòng。

The darkness saved me from being riddled with bullets.
10
他吓得发抖, 趴在床上,用被子蒙住了头.

tā xià dé fā dǒu, , pā zài chuáng, shàng , yòng bèi zǐ mēng zhù.

Trembling with fear, he threw himself down on the bed and covered his head with the quilt.
11
她把被子晾在阳台上，让太阳晒干。

Tā bǎ bèizi liàng zài yángtái shàng, ràng tàiyáng shài gān.

She hung the quilt on the balcony to dry in the sun.
12
这床被子是用有机棉制作的，非常柔软舒适。

Zhè chuáng bèizi shì yòng yǒujī mián zhìzuò de, fēicháng róuruǎn shūshì.

This quilt is made of organic cotton, very soft and comfortable.
13
每到冬天，她总会用厚实的被子来保暖。

Měi dào dōngtiān, tā zǒng huì yòng hòushí de bèizi lái bǎonuǎn.

Every winter, she always uses a thick quilt to keep warm.
14
新买的被子上有一股淡淡的薰衣草香味。

Xīn mǎi de bèizi shàng yǒu yī gǔ dàndàn de xūnyīcǎo xiāngwèi.

The new quilt has a faint lavender scent.
15
她把被子晾在阳台上，让太阳晒干。

Tā bǎ bèizi liàng zài yángtái shàng, ràng tàiyáng shài gān.

She hung the quilt on the balcony to dry in the sun.
16
这床被子是用有机棉制作的，非常柔软舒适。

Zhè chuáng bèizi shì yòng yǒujī mián zhìzuò de, fēicháng róuruǎn shūshì.

This quilt is made of organic cotton, very soft and comfortable.
17
每到冬天，她总会用厚实的被子来保暖。

Měi dào dōngtiān, tā zǒng huì yòng hòushí de bèizi lái bǎonuǎn.

Every winter, she always uses a thick quilt to keep warm.
18
新买的被子上有一股淡淡的薰衣草香味。

Xīn mǎi de bèizi shàng yǒu yī gǔ dàndàn de xūnyīcǎo xiāngwèi.

The new quilt has a faint lavender scent.

Cultural Notes for 被子

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the choice of 被子 can reflect personal preferences and seasonal needs, with thicker quilts used in winter and lighter ones in summer. It's common for families to invest in high-quality bedding for comfort and warmth.

Frequently Asked Questions about 被子

被子 specifically refers to a quilt or comforter used for warmth on a bed, while 毛毯 refers to a blanket that can be used in various settings.