Chinese word

围巾

Pronunciation

Pinyinwéi jīn

Meaning

  • nounscarf

Example

外面很冷，戴上围巾吧。wài miàn hěn lěng dài shàng wéi jīn ba

It's very cold outside, so put on a scarf.

Illustration for 围巾 (scarf)

More examples

这条围巾需要手洗，不能机洗。zhè tiáo wéi jīn xū yào shǒu xǐ bù néng jī xǐ

This scarf needs to be hand-washed and cannot be machine-washed.

Core concept

A strip of fabric that circles the neck, keeping out cold air or adding a finishing touch to clothing.

Common phrases

  • 洗围巾xǐ wéi jīn

    wash a scarf

  • 披上围巾pī shàng wéi jīn

    put on a scarf

Similar words

围脖wéi bó: A colloquial cloth neck warmer worn around the neck to keep it warm.
丝巾sī jīn: A thin silk scarf worn around the neck mainly as a stylish clothing accessory.

Definition in Chinese

围在颈部的布条，用来阻挡寒风并可作为衣着配件。wéi zài jǐng bù de bù tiáo yòng lái zú dǎng hán fēng bìng kě zuò wéi yī zhuó pèi jiàn

Word origin

围 (wéi, "encircle") + 巾 (jīn, "cloth") forms a word for cloth that encircles the neck.

Usage tips

  • The measure word 条 (tiáo, "measure word for long, narrow things") commonly pairs with this noun when counting scarves.

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