Chinese

Meaning: clothing; garment; coating
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

衣

Example sentences

The weather is cold, remember to add an extra garment when going out.
在實驗室工作時,必須穿戴防護衣。
在实验室工作时,必须穿戴防护衣。
When working in the laboratory, one must wear protective clothing.
這臺洗衣機是家用的,不適合在洗衣店裡長期頻繁使用。
这台洗衣机是家用的,不适合在洗衣店里长期频繁使用。
This washing machine is for household use and is not suitable for long-term frequent use in a laundry shop.
這種精油是從薰衣草中萃取出來的。
这种精油是从薰衣草中萃取出来的。
This essential oil is extracted from lavender.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in compounds or idiomatic expressions to mean clothing or a protective covering.

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