下摆 (xià bǎi) — lower hem (of a garment); width of the hem
Definition
A specific term for the lower hem of a garment — the bottom edge that flares or hangs down. It refers to that hem itself and to its width/shape, not to clothing in general.
noun
lower hem (of a garment)width of the hem
Examples
- 下摆。Zhè jiàn yī fu de xià bǎi hěn piào liang.The lower hem of this garment is very beautiful.
- 下摆。Qǐng bǎ qún zi de xià bǎi gǎi duǎn yì diǎn.Please shorten the lower hem of the skirt.
- 下摆。Zhè jiàn dà yī de xià bǎi yǒu diǎn tài kuān le.The lower hem of this coat is a bit too wide.
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