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裁缝 (cáifeng) vs 设计师 (shèjìshī) — choose 裁缝 when referring specifically to someone who makes or alters clothing, while 设计师 refers to a designer who creates clothing concepts.
Learners often confuse 裁缝 with related terms like 裁剪 (cutting) or 服装设计师 (fashion designer), but 裁缝 specifically denotes the person who sews and alters garments. It is mostly used in informal conversations or specific job contexts.
As an HSK 6 word, 裁缝 connects with other advanced vocabulary about professions and craftsmanship. Students should focus on its usage in conversations about fashion and employment, and practice related terms such as 衣服 (clothes) and 设计 (design).
Learners may mistakenly say '裁缝师' when referring to a tailor, which is not commonly used; simply using '裁缝' suffices. Also, mixing up with '设计师' can lead to confusion about the roles involved in clothing creation.
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How to say tailor in Chinese
“tailor” in Chinese is裁缝
裁缝 (cái fēng) refers to a tailor or dressmaker, someone skilled in making or altering clothing. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing fashion, clothing alterations, or the profession itself.
When to use 裁缝
Learners often confuse 裁缝 with related terms like 裁剪 (cutting) or 服装设计师 (fashion designer), but 裁缝 specifically denotes the person who sews and alters garments. It is mostly used in informal conversations or specific job contexts.
裁缝 or something close to it
裁缝 (cáifeng) vs 设计师 (shèjìshī) — choose 裁缝 when referring specifically to someone who makes or alters clothing, while 设计师 refers to a designer who creates clothing concepts.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly say '裁缝师' when referring to a tailor, which is not commonly used; simply using '裁缝' suffices. Also, mixing up with '设计师' can lead to confusion about the roles involved in clothing creation.
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Grammar Patterns of 裁缝
裁缝 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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这些女____围着模特儿衣架叽叽嘎嘎地讨论衣服这里或那里要做的小改动。
The seamstresses cluck around a dummy, discussing a tuck here and there.
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裁缝 refers to a tailor who makes or alters clothing, while 服装设计师 is a fashion designer who creates clothing designs.
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