Chinese

yīfu
Meaning: clothes; clothing
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

衣
服

Example sentences

She bought many new clothes at the department store.
這件衣服很漂亮。
这件衣服很漂亮。
This piece of clothing is very beautiful.
他把衣服穿反了。
He wore his clothes inside out.
這件衣服很漂亮,不過太貴了。
这件衣服很漂亮,不过太贵了。
This dress is beautiful, but too expensive.
請把衣服收好。
请把衣服收好。
Please put the clothes away properly.
外面很冷,多穿點衣服。
外面很冷,多穿点衣服。
It's cold outside, wear some more clothes.
這件舊衣服已經破了很多個洞。
这件旧衣服已经破了很多个洞。
This old piece of clothing already has many holes.
他在洗衣服。
He is washing clothes.
這家店賣的衣服很漂亮。
这家店卖的衣服很漂亮。
The clothes sold in this shop are very beautiful.
這個孩子長得很快,衣服都穿不下了。
这个孩子长得很快,衣服都穿不下了。
This child is growing fast; their clothes don't fit anymore.

Usage Notes

A general term for things worn on the body to cover it or keep warm.

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