English–Chinese
“hem” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxià bǎi
Example
这件衣服的下摆太长了。zhè jiàn yī fú de xià bǎi tài cháng le
The hem of this garment is too long.
How to say “hem” in Chinese
“Hem” in Chinese is 下摆 (xià bǎi).
The bottom edge of fabric hangs from the main piece and may swing or change shape as it moves.
Example sentences with 下摆
裁缝把这件衣服的下摆稍微修整了一下。cái féng bǎ zhè jiàn yī fú de xià bǎi shāo wēi xiū zhěng le yí xià
The tailor slightly adjusted the hem of this garment.
Tips for using 下摆
- In everyday clothing talk, this word also suits the bottom edge of curtains and tablecloths, so it is useful when discussing length or alterations beyond clothes.