衬衬
Basic Meaning
v
Often used when describing the action of adding a layer of fabric inside an object for structure or comfort.
to line something (by placing material inside or underneath); to back something (fabric)
在里面或下面托上一层。
Words:
衬垫
Sentences:
- 她在纸板下面衬了一张报纸。She lined a sheet of newspaper under the cardboard.
- 这件西装需要再衬一层布。This suit jacket needs to have another layer of cloth lined inside it.
adj
An adjective that describes the material or garment that is on the inside, directly next to the body or another surface.
inner; lining (used attributively)
衬在里面的。
Words:
衬裤衬衣衬裙
Sentences:
- 这件衬衣很舒服。This shirt (lit. 'lining clothes', i.e., an undershirt or dress shirt) is very comfortable.
- 天冷了，记得穿条衬裤。It's getting cold, remember to wear long underwear (lit. 'lining pants').
v
Used for figurative comparisons where one thing makes another stand out, often in descriptions of appearance, color, or mood.
to set off; to serve as a foil (for something else)
陪衬；衬托。
Words:
衬字映衬反衬
Sentences:
- 红色的花很好地衬出了绿色的叶子。The red flowers set off the green leaves very nicely.
- 黑色的背景衬得她的皮肤很白。The black background makes her skin look very fair.
n
Refers to the physical object made of cloth that is placed inside clothing or hats. Common measure word: 个 (ge4).
liner; lining (a specific object)
垫在衣裳、鞋帽等某一部分里边的布制品。
Words:
领衬帽衬鞋衬
Sentences:
- 这顶帽子的帽衬脏了，得洗一洗。The lining of this hat is dirty, it needs to be washed.
- 她买了一个新的领衬，让这件衣服更有型。She bought a new collar stay (lit. 'collar liner') to give this shirt more shape.
v
A regional usage, often found in compounds. Standard modern usage for 'to help' is 帮助 (bang1 zhu4).
(dialectal) to help; to assist
〈方〉帮助。
Words:
帮衬
Sentences:
- 他经济有困难，朋友们都来帮衬他。He's having financial difficulties, and all his friends have come to help him out.
- 邻里之间就应该互相帮衬。Neighbors should help each other out.
Writing & Component
Radical衤
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count8
Strokes丶㇇丨丿丶一亅丶