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How to Say ‘A map?’ in Simplified Chinese

地图吗?

💬 Usage Tip: [地图] (di tu) means 'map,' can be paired with many objects in a question.

🇨🇳 In China: Maps metaphorically mean guidance or direction, often hinting romantic interest.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

地图

[dì tú]

map

A representation of an area on a flat surface.

Example

请给我一张地图。

Please give me a map.

[ma]

question particle

Placed at the end of a sentence to form a question.

Example

你吃饭了吗?

Have you eaten?

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