玻璃
bō li
glass
The Chinese word for glass is '玻璃'. Just like in English, it can refer to the material used to make windows, glasses, and other objects. It can also refer to a drinking glass. The context of the sentence usually indicates what specific meaning is intended.
Example sentences using: 玻璃
请把那个玻璃瓶给我。
qǐng bǎ nàgè bōli píng gěi wǒ
Please give me that glass bottle.
This phrase is asking someone to pass a glass bottle to the speaker.
这个玻璃窗户很脏。
zhège bōli chuānghù hěn zāng
This glass window is very dirty.
This phrase is describing the state of a glass window, which is very dirty.
我把这个玻璃杯打破了。
wǒ bǎ zhège bōli bēi dǎpò liǎo
I broke this glass cup.
This phrase is admitting that the speaker accidentally broke a glass cup.
这个玻璃板好看吗？
zhège bōli bǎn hǎokàn ma?
Is this glass panel attractive?
This phrase is asking other people's opinions on the aesthetics of a glass panel.
那个埃菲尔铁塔的玻璃地板很恐怖。
nàgè Āifēi'ěr Tiětǎ de bōli dìbǎn hěn kǒngbù
The glass floor of the Eiffel Tower is terrifying.
This phrase is expressing the speaker's fear towards the glass floor of the Eiffel tower.
她的玻璃制眼镜很时尚。
tā de bōlizhì yǎnjìng hěn shíshàng
Her glass-made glasses are very fashionable.
This phrase is complimenting someone's fashionable glasses made of glass.
小心那个玻璃花瓶。
xiǎoxīn nàgè bōli huāpíng
Be careful with that glass vase.
This phrase is urging someone to be cautious when dealing with a glass vase.
这个玻璃宝石多少钱？
zhège bōli bǎoshí duōshǎo qián
How much is this glass gem?
This phrase is inquiring the price of a glass gem.
我想把这个景点的玻璃球带回家。
wǒ xiǎng bǎ zhège jǐngdiǎn de bōli qiú dài huíjiā
I want to take this glass globe of the scenic spot home.
This phrase is expressing the speaker's intention to purchase a glass globe as a souvenir from a tourist spot.
我喜欢那个玻璃的装饰品。
wǒ xǐhuan nàgè bōli de zhuāngshìpǐn
I like that glass ornament.
This phrase is expressing the speaker's fondness for a certain glass ornament.