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袜子 (socks) vs 长袜 (stockings) — use 袜子 for general socks, while 长袜 specifically refers to longer stockings.
Be careful not to confuse 袜子 with similar clothing items, such as 鞋子 (xié zi), which means shoes. This word is informal and commonly used in daily conversations. Remember that the measure word '双' (shuāng) is typically used for pairs of socks.
As a Level 4 HSK word, 袜子 connects to other clothing-related terms, like 衣服 (yī fu, clothes) and 鞋子 (xié zi, shoes). Students should focus on the context of clothing vocabulary and practice using measure words correctly.
Learners often mistakenly use the wrong measure word, saying '一只袜子' (yī zhī wà zi) instead of '一双袜子' (yī shuāng wà zi). Additionally, forgetting the tone on 'wa' can change the meaning, so remember to use the fourth tone.
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How to say socks in Chinese
“socks” in Chinese is袜子
袜子 (wà zi) refers to socks or stockings worn on the feet. It is a common item of clothing used for warmth, protection, and comfort. In everyday conversations, it's frequently used when discussing clothing, shopping, or personal hygiene.
When to use 袜子
Be careful not to confuse 袜子 with similar clothing items, such as 鞋子 (xié zi), which means shoes. This word is informal and commonly used in daily conversations. Remember that the measure word '双' (shuāng) is typically used for pairs of socks.
袜子 or something close to it
袜子 (socks) vs 长袜 (stockings) — use 袜子 for general socks, while 长袜 specifically refers to longer stockings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use the wrong measure word, saying '一只袜子' (yī zhī wà zi) instead of '一双袜子' (yī shuāng wà zi). Additionally, forgetting the tone on 'wa' can change the meaning, so remember to use the fourth tone.
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Grammar Patterns of 袜子
袜子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我能看出他的深色____上有道条纹.
His dark socks, I could see, had a stripe on them.
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The measure word for 袜子 is '双' (shuāng), meaning a pair.
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