🇬🇧🇨🇳 sand - 沙 : English Lesson

Meaning of "sand" ("沙"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Sand is made of millions of tiny pieces of rock, shells, or minerals that are so small they feel grainy between your fingers and cover beaches, deserts, and sometimes even the bottom of rivers and playgrounds.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The sand stuck to my sunscreen like it was trying to become my new, very scratchy skin.

My little brother tried to count every grain of sand and fell asleep at number eleven.

I spilled chips on the beach and the sand tried to join in as extra crunchy flavor.

I built a sand castle so tall the crabs started asking for apartment prices.

Sand is often made from rocks and seashells that have been broken into tiny pieces over thousands of years, which means you might be wiggling your toes in ancient mountains and old sea creatures.

He sits on the warm beach and holds a small pile of sand. Sand falls through his hand like tiny bits of rock. He smiles, puts sand on a small house, and makes a line with a stick. A wave comes and takes some sand. He laughs and puts more sand on his house.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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