HSK · Level 112
45 words
Chinese word
缝
Pronunciation
Pinyinféng
Meaning
- verbsew
Example
妈妈帮我缝衣服。mā mā bāng wǒ féng yī fú
Mom helps me sew clothes.
More examples
工厂的缝纫机不停地缝布料。gōng chǎng de féng rèn jī bù tíng dì fèng bù liào
The factory's sewing machine keeps sewing the fabric.
Core concept
Uses thread to bring separate edges together or restore damaged material, with the joined line becoming the visible result.
Common phrases
缝衣服féng yī fú
sew clothes
缝补féng bǔ
mend
缝扣子féng kòu zi
sew on a button
Similar words
补bǔ: Fixing a hole or damaged area by filling it or covering the part that is missing.
缝补féng bǔ: Mending torn clothes or fabric with needle and thread.
缝纫féng rèn: Working with fabric and a needle or sewing machine to make clothes and fabric goods.
Definition in Chinese
用针线把材料的边缘连接或修补，指针线操作本身及其结果（如缝口、缝合）。yòng zhēn xiàn bǎ cái liào de biān yuán lián jiē huò xiū bǔ zhǐ zhēn xiàn cāo zuò běn shēn jí qí jié guǒ rú fèng kǒu féng hé
Word origin
缝 (féng, "sew") combines 纟 (sī, "silk") + 逢 (féng, "meet"); 纟 points to thread-related meaning, while 逢 provides the pronunciation.
Usage tips
- The object after this verb can name the whole item even when the needlework targets a tear or edge within it, so a clothing word may be enough without naming the damaged spot.