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English translation of 泥

mud

The Chinese word '泥' is used to refer to mud or earth, usually in the context of something dirty or soil-like. It can be used in various contexts, including in descriptions of nature, in explanations about pottery creation, or when describing the muddy ground after a rain shower.


Example sentences using:

他的裤子上沾满了泥.

tā de kù zi shàng zhān mǎn le ní

English translation of 他的裤子上沾满了泥.

His pants are covered with mud.

This sentence shows how the word '泥' is used to describe a circumstance where something is covered with mud.

路上的泥让我滑了一跤.

lù shàng de ní ràng wǒ huá le yī jiāo

English translation of 路上的泥让我滑了一跤.

The mud on the road made me slip.

In this sentence '泥' is used to speak about a slippery surface made up of mud.

雨后,公园里的草地上全是泥.

yǔ hòu, gōng yuán lǐ de cǎo dì shàng quán shì ní

English translation of 雨后,公园里的草地上全是泥.

After the rain, the grass in the park was all muddy.

This sentence illustrates how '泥' can describe ground or grass that has been made muddy by rainfall.

他喜欢在花园里弄泥巴.

tā xǐ huān zài huā yuán lǐ nòng ní ba

English translation of 他喜欢在花园里弄泥巴.

He likes to play with mud in the garden.

This sentence demonstrates how '泥' can refer to 'mud' when discussing play or recreational activities.

看,这块泥巴上有鞋印.

kàn, zhè kuài ní ba shàng yǒu xié yìn

English translation of 看,这块泥巴上有鞋印.

Look, there are shoe prints on this mud.

In this sentence '泥' is used to describe a situation where traces (like footprints) are left in the mud.

那家工厂主要生产砖和泥瓦.

nà jiā gōng chǎng zhǔ yào shēng chǎn zhuān hé ní wǎ

English translation of 那家工厂主要生产砖和泥瓦.

That factory mainly produces bricks and clay tiles.

Here the term '泥' refers to 'clay' and is used in the context of manufacturing and construction.

她用泥做了一个小人.

tā yòng ní zuò le yī gè xiǎo rén

English translation of 她用泥做了一个小人.

She made a little man with clay.

In this sentence, '泥' signifies 'clay' in a context of crafting or creating something like a small sculpture.

他被他的朋友用泥球打中.

tā bèi tā de péng yǒu yòng ní qiú dǎ zhòng

English translation of 他被他的朋友用泥球打中.

He was hit by a mud ball thrown by his friend.

This sentence uses '泥' to depict a mudball, highlighting playful or casual activities involving mud.

他的手上都是泥.

tā de shǒu shàng dōu shì ní

English translation of 他的手上都是泥.

His hands are all muddy.

This phrase uses '泥' to describe a person's hands being covered with mud, implying activities involving 'mud'.

这些泥捏出来的小动物真可爱.

zhè xiē ní niē chū lái de xiǎo dòng wù zhēn kě ài

English translation of 这些泥捏出来的小动物真可爱.

These little animals made of clay are so cute.

This sentence displays how the term '泥' can imply 'clay' when used in a context related to crafting or sculpting.

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