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玻璃
bōli
Description
玻璃是一种透明的东西，我们用它来做窗户和杯子。
"玻璃" is a transparent material used to make windows and cups.
玻璃很容易碎，所以要小心。
"玻璃" breaks easily, so be careful.
Meanings
玻璃bōli
glass (the transparent material)
这个杯子是玻璃做的。
This cup is made of glass.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally a loan term for crystal/glass; now the everyday word for glass.
- Nuance
玻璃 is the material; 玻璃杯 means a glass cup or tumbler.
In videos
“它就是在一个森林里的玻璃小木屋”
“这个淋浴房是用玻璃”
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