Chinese word

里衬

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǐ chèn

Meaning

  • nounlining

Example

这件大衣的里衬很柔软。zhè jiàn dà yī de lǐ chèn hěn róu ruǎn

The lining of this coat is very soft.

Illustration for 里衬 (lining)

More examples

这件外套有里衬，冬天更暖和。zhè jiàn wài tào yǒu lǐ chèn dōng tiān gèng nuǎn huo

This coat has a lining, making it warmer in winter.

Core concept

A fabric layer sewn inside clothing that provides a smooth surface against the skin, protects the outer fabric, and helps the garment hold its shape.

Common phrases

  • 有里衬yǒu lǐ chèn

    have a lining

  • 棉质里衬mián zhì lǐ chèn

    cotton lining

  • 带里衬的外套dài lǐ chèn de wài tào

    lined coat

Similar words

内衬nèi chèn: An added inner cloth layer in clothing that makes wearing it more comfortable.
衬里chèn lǐ: A cloth lining sewn to the inside of clothing to soften its feel against the skin.

Definition in Chinese

衣物内部缝制的一层布，用来改善贴身触感、保护外层并保持服装的版型。yī wù nèi bù féng zhì de yì céng bù yòng lái gǎi shàn tiē shēn chù gǎn bǎo hù wài céng bìng bǎo chí fú zhuāng de bǎn xíng

Word origin

里衬 (lǐchèn, "lining") combines 里 (lǐ, "inside") with 衬 (chèn, "lining or support"), pointing to a supporting fabric layer on a garment's inner side.

Usage tips

  • In clothing descriptions, this word often appears beside details about fabric or stitching, marking an important construction feature rather than the garment's visible outer material.

Other meanings

  • backingnoun

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