滚边 (gǔn biān) — edging, border (on a garment or fabric)

Definition

A textile term for the narrow strip of fabric sewn along the edge of a garment (hem, collar, cuff) as decoration or reinforcement. Unlike a generic 边, it refers specifically to this applied trim, often contrasting in color or texture.

noun

edgingborder (on a garment or fabric)

Measure word · 道

Examples

滚边，。
Zhè jiàn qí páo de gǔn biān zuò dé fēi cháng jīng měi, yí kàn jiù shì hǎo shǒu yì.
The edging on this qipao is exquisitely done—you can tell it's fine craftsmanship.
滚边，。
Cái feng zài qún bǎi shàng jiā le yī céng gǔn biān, ràng qún zi gèng yǒu lì tǐ gǎn.
The tailor added a layer of edging to the hem, giving the skirt more dimension.
滚边，。
Zhè zhǒng sī chóu bù liào zuò chéng gǔn biān hòu, xiǎn de tè bié gāo guì.
After this silk fabric is made into edging, it looks especially noble.

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