Definition
绣 (xiù) is the simple verb for the action of embroidering. 刺绣 (cì xiù) is more formal and can also be a noun meaning 'embroidery' (the craft or piece). Use 绣 when talking about the act of embroidering something; use 刺绣 when referring to the art or a finished piece.
verb
to embroider
Easily confused
- 锈xiùlook-alike(noun) rust
- 修xiūsound-aliketo repair; to fix
- 透tòulook-alike(verb) to penetrate; to seep through; to leak
- 嗅xiùsound-aliketo smell; to sniff
Examples
- 绣。Tā zài xiù yì tiáo wéijīn.She is embroidering a scarf.
- 。Wǒ xǐhuan xiù huā hé niǎo.I like to embroider flowers and birds.
- 绣。Zhè jiàn xiù hǎo de chènshān hěn piàoliang.This embroidered shirt is very beautiful.
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