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When using 裉, it is important to note that it is more formal and technical, often used in fashion or tailoring contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar terms related to clothing; be sure to use it specifically for seams. Collocations include phrases like '衣服的裉' (the seam of the clothing).
While 裉 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other clothing-related words like 衣 (clothing) and 裙 (skirt), which are relevant for vocabulary building at the beginner level. Focus on understanding its role in clothing terminology.
Learners often confuse 裉 with related terms like 线 (xiàn, line) or 缝 (féng, to sew). For instance, saying '我喜欢这个线' (I like this line) when referring to a seam instead of using 裉 is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个裉'.
Pronunciation of 裉
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Etymology of 裉
clothes
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Case file: 裉
- 1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half艮 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayclothes
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say a garment seam in Chinese
“a garment seam” in Chinese is裉
The character 裉 (kèn) refers to a seam, particularly the side seam of an upper garment. It is commonly used in the context of clothing construction and tailoring, indicating the area where two pieces of fabric are stitched together to form a garment.
When to use 裉
When using 裉, it is important to note that it is more formal and technical, often used in fashion or tailoring contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar terms related to clothing; be sure to use it specifically for seams. Collocations include phrases like '衣服的裉' (the seam of the clothing).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 裉 with related terms like 线 (xiàn, line) or 缝 (féng, to sew). For instance, saying '我喜欢这个线' (I like this line) when referring to a seam instead of using 裉 is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个裉'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 裉
While 裉 specifically refers to seams in garments, 缝 (féng) is a more general term for sewing or stitching, which can refer to any type of sewing, not just seams.
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