Chinese Conversation · Level 58
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Chinese word
下摆
Pronunciation
Pinyinxià bǎi
Meaning
- nounhem
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
The bottom edge of fabric hangs from the main piece and may swing or change shape as it moves.
Common phrases
衣服的下摆yī fú de xià bǎi
garment hem
下摆长度xià bǎi cháng dù
hem length
把下摆卷起来bǎ xià bǎi juǎn qǐ lái
roll up the hem
Similar words
衣摆yī bǎi: The bottom part of a garment.
下沿xià yán: The edge along the bottom of an object.
裙摆qún bǎi: The bottom edge of a skirt.
Definition in Chinese
用于表示布料或衣物的下端、下部边缘，常随动作产生摆动或形状变化。yòng yú biǎo shì bù liào huò yī wù de xià duān xià bù biān yuán cháng suí dòng zuò chǎn shēng bǎi dòng huò xíng zhuàng biàn huà
Word origin
下摆 (xiàbǎi, "lower edge") combines 下 (xià, "down") with 摆 (bǎi, "hang or sway"), linking its position with the movement of a loose fabric edge.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- lower endnoun
- lower partnoun
Related words
- 下摆儿xià bǎirhemnoun