(xiù) — sleeve; to tuck inside one's sleeve

Definition

Used almost only in compounds or with 子 to mean 'sleeve' — 袖子 is the everyday standalone form. As a verb (袖手), it means to tuck one's hands in one's sleeves (standing by without acting).

bound form
sleeveto tuck inside one's sleeve

Beispiele

  • Tā chuān zhuó yí jiàn cháng xiù lián yī qún.
    She is wearing a long-sleeved dress.
  • Tā xiù shǒu zhàn zài yì páng, bù kěn bāng máng.
    He stood by with his hands in his sleeves, refusing to help.
  • Zhè jiàn chèn shān de xiù zi tài duǎn le.
    The sleeves of this shirt are too short.
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