身穿 (shēn chuān) — (formal) to wear (clothing)

Definition

Formal, written register — used mostly in news, reports, and descriptions to say someone is wearing something. Use 穿 in everyday speech instead.

verb
(formal) to wear (clothing)

Examples

  • 身穿
    Tā shēn chuān yí jiàn hēi sè xī zhuāng, xiǎn de fēi cháng zhèng shì.
    He wore a black suit, looking very formal.
  • 身穿
    Nà wèi lǎo rén shēn chuān lán sè cháng páo, shǒu zhǔ guǎi zhàng.
    That old man wore a blue robe and leaned on a cane.
  • 身穿
    Jǐng chá shēn chuān zhì fú, zhèng zài xún luó.
    The police officer wore a uniform and was patrolling.
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