身披 (shēn pī) — to be draped in; to wear (over the shoulders) — used in literary or formal contexts
Definition
A literary/archaic verb meaning 'to be draped in' or 'to wear' (over the shoulders) — often used for dramatic or poetic effect with clothing, armor, or even natural cover like snow. Far more formal than everyday 穿.
verb
to be draped into wear (over the shoulders) — used in literary or formal contexts
Examples
- 身披，。Tā shēn pī zhe yí jiàn hēi sè de dà yī, kàn qǐ lái hěn wēi fēng.He was wearing a black overcoat, looking very imposing.
- 身披，。Shān fēng shēn pī zhe hòu hòu de bái xuě, zài yáng guāng xià shǎn shǎn fā guāng.The mountain peaks were covered with thick white snow, glistening in the sunlight.
- 身披，。Zhè wèi yǒng shì shēn pī kǎi jiǎ, shǒu chí cháng jiàn.This warrior was wearing armor and holding a long sword.
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