The Chinese word “椅子” means “chair” in English. It is a common noun used to describe a piece of furniture with a seat, backrest, and sometimes armrests, designed for one person to sit on. The word 椅子 can be used in a variety of contexts, from everyday conversations about furniture to formal discussions about interior design. It is an essential word to know for anyone learning Chinese, as chairs are ubiquitous in modern society and are found in homes, offices, and public places throughout China and around the world.
Translation
Noun: chair
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我喜欢在椅子上看书 | wǒ xǐhuān zài yǐzi shàng kànshū | I like to read books in the chair |
| 这张椅子很舒适 | zhè zhāng yǐzi hěn shūshì | This chair is very comfortable |
| 我们需要买几把椅子 | wǒmen xūyào mǎi jǐ bǎ yǐzi | We need to buy a few chairs |
| 这个房间里只有一把椅子 | zhège fángjiān lǐ zhǐyǒu yī bǎ yǐzi | There is only one chair in this room |
| 学生们坐在椅子上听老师讲课 | xuéshēngmen zuò zài yǐzi shàng tīng lǎoshī jiǎngkè | The students sit in chairs and listen to the teacher’s lecture |
| 这把椅子太高了，我坐不下 | zhè bǎ yǐzi tài gāo le, wǒ zuò bù xià | This chair is too high, I can’t sit on it |
| 餐厅里的椅子很漂亮 | cāntīng lǐ de yǐzi hěn piàoliang | The chairs in the dining room are very beautiful |
| 我的椅子坏了，需要修理 | wǒ de yǐzi huài le, xūyào xiūlǐ | My chair is broken and needs to be repaired |
HSK
椅子 is part of HSK Level 1 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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