刺绣

cì xiù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to embroider
2. embroidery

Word relationships

Related words

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• 缝纫 féng rèn 缝纫 féng rèn to sew Sewing is related to embroidery but broader.: to sew
• 织布 zhī bù 织布 zhī bù woven cloth Weaving produces fabric, which may then be embroidered.: woven cloth

Synonyms

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• 绣花 xiù huā 绣花 xiù huā to embroider Both refer to embroidering patterns.: to embroider

Usage notes

Common mistakes

刺绣 can be a verb or noun; use context to determine whether it means 'to embroider' or 'embroidery'.

Example Sentences

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她在 刺绣 一朵花。

She is embroidering a flower.

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Words Containing 刺绣

• 刺绣品 刺绣品 cì xiù pǐn: embroidery

Child Words of 刺绣

• 刺 刺 cī: (onom.) whoosh
• 刺 刺 cì: thorn
• 绣 绣 xiù: to embroider; embroidery