针脚 (zhēn jiǎ) — stitch (in sewing)
Definition
Refers to the individual stitches themselves on a sewn piece — their size, spacing, and evenness — rather than the act of sewing. Often used to comment on sewing quality (细密, 整齐, 牢固).
noun
stitch (in sewing)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 针脚。Zhè jiàn yī fu de zhēn jiǎ hěn zhěng qí.The stitches on this garment are very neat.
- 针脚。Tā yòng shǒu gōng féng zhì de zhēn jiǎ fēi cháng xì mì.The stitches she sewed by hand are very fine and dense.
- 针脚。Nǐ xū yào zài jiǎn chá yí xià zhēn jiǎ shì fǒu láo gù.You need to check again whether the stitches are secure.
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