蓓
passive marker; quilt
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesnoun
quilt; blanket
Specifically refers to a quilt or bedding cover.
It's cold, cover yourself well with the quilt.
She made a new cotton quilt.
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This quilt is too thick; it's hot to use in summer.
Down quilts are very light and warm.
particle
by (passive voice marker)
Used to form the passive voice. The structure is: Subject + 被 + Agent + Verb (+ Other Elements). Often used for negative or unexpected events.
The cup was broken by him.
My wallet was stolen.
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The plan was cancelled.
He was elected class monitor by everyone.
verb
to cover; to suffer (in classical/literary usage)
literaryThis is an archaic or literary usage. In modern Chinese, 蒙受 (méng shòu) or 遭受 (zāo shòu) are more common for 'to suffer'.
Though his body was covered with many wounds, he still fought bravely.
Benefits cover later generations. (To bestow blessings on future generations)
classifier
measure word for quilts, bedding
The primary measure word for 被子 is 床 (chuáng). 件 (jiàn) can also be used for thinner quilts or blankets.
one quilt
He bought two thin quilts.