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March 24, 2026
袜子(襪子)wàzi(wa4zi5)
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.
Strokes13Frequency#3905DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the color and style of socks can be significant, especially during festivals or family gatherings where traditional attire is worn. Wearing new socks during the Lunar New Year is considered a symbol of good luck.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pair of socks (袜子) that are 'waving' goodbye (wa4) as they slip off your feet. The character 袜 resembles a person with a flowing garment, and the 'zi' at the end sounds like 'zi' in 'sizzle,' reminding you of the warmth they provide.
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Quick Contrast
袜子 (socks) vs 长袜 (stockings) — use 袜子 for general socks, while 长袜 specifically refers to longer stockings.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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.
Common Mistakes
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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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我能看出他的深色____上有道条纹.
His dark socks, I could see, had a stripe on them.
Example Sentences for 袜子 (10)
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1
我能看出他的深色袜子上有道条纹.
wǒ néng kàn chū tā de shēn sè wà zǐ shàng yǒu dào tiáo wén.
His dark socks, I could see, had a stripe on them.
2
玛丽把织补过的套头衫和袜子重新叠好。
mǎ lì bǎ zhī bǔ guò de tào tóu shān hé wà zǐ zhòng xīn dié hǎo。
Mari refolded the darned pullover and socks.
3
袜子补好以后, 她把它们一双双地放在一起.
wà zǐ bǔ hǎo yǐ hòu, , tā bǎ tā mén yī shuāng shuāng dì fàng zài yī.
When she finished the mending, she paired up the socks.
