Chinese

shàngyī
Meaning: upper garment; jacket; coat
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

上
衣

Example sentences

The weather is very cold today, you'd better put on another jacket.
他穿著一件綠色的上衣。
他穿著一件绿色的上衣。
He is wearing a green top.
這件上衣是用真絲薄紗做的。
这件上衣是用真丝薄纱做的。
This top is made of silk gauze.
她看中了一件別緻的上衣,馬上買了下來。
她看中了一件别致的上衣,马上买了下来。
She took a fancy to a unique top and bought it immediately.

Usage Notes

A general term for any clothing worn on the upper body.

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