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March 24, 2026
床单(床單)chuángdān(chuang2dan1)
The term '床单' (chuang2 dan1) refers to a bed sheet, a piece of cloth used to cover a mattress. It is commonly used in both everyday conversation and in contexts related to household items, bedding, or laundry. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about home furnishings and hospitality.
Frequency#6084DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the cleanliness and arrangement of bed linens are often associated with hospitality and personal care. It reflects the importance of a comfortable living space, especially when hosting guests.
Memory Tip
Think of '床' (chuáng) as a bed, and '单' (dān) as a single layer of fabric. Imagine a 'single layer' sheet spread across a 'bed'—visualize tucking it tightly to remember that '床单' means bed sheet.
Meanings of 床单
chuángdān(chuang2dan1)
1bed sheet
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About 床单
床单Simplified
床單Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6084Frequency Rank
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
被单 (bèidān) - '被单' specifically refers to a duvet or comforter, while '床单' is a sheet that directly covers the mattress.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '床' (chuáng) as a bed, and '单' (dān) as a single layer of fabric. Imagine a 'single layer' sheet spread across a 'bed'—visualize tucking it tightly to remember that '床单' means bed sheet.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is to confuse '床单' with other bedding items such as '被子' (bèizi - quilt) or '枕头' (zhěntóu - pillow). '床单' is specifically for the layer covering the mattress. It is often used in both formal and informal settings, but be mindful of the tone used when discussing home items.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 6, students should focus on integrating '床单' into vocabulary related to home and lifestyle. This term connects well with other household items like '床' (bed) and '被子' (quilt), enhancing conversations about home environments.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the cleanliness and arrangement of bed linens are often associated with hospitality and personal care. It reflects the importance of a comfortable living space, especially when hosting guests.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '床单' when referring to other bedding items. For example, saying '我需要换一个新的床' (I need to change to a new bed) instead of '我需要换一个新的床单' (I need to change to a new bed sheet) mixes up the terms.
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Grammar Patterns of 床单
床单 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 3 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.
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我们的____有些次，您将就着用吧。
We're a bit low on bed linen. You'll have to make do.
wǒ xiǎng xiàn zài nǐ de chuáng dān xū yào liàng yī xià le.
And now the sheets for your bed will want airing, I suppose.
Cultural Notes for 床单
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the cleanliness and arrangement of bed linens are often associated with hospitality and personal care. It reflects the importance of a comfortable living space, especially when hosting guests.
Frequently Asked Questions about 床单
In addition to '床单' (bed sheet), you can use '被子' (bèizi - quilt) for a blanket and '枕头' (zhěntóu - pillow) for pillows.
Yes, '床单' can refer to sheets for both single and double beds, but specify the size if necessary, like '单人床单' (single bed sheet) or '双人床单' (double bed sheet).
You can say '请给我一个新的床单' (Qǐng gěi wǒ yīgè xīn de chuángdān) which means 'Please give me a new bed sheet'.
