Chinese

máoyī
Meaning: sweater; woolly jumper
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

毛
衣

Example sentences

Mom knitted a red sweater for me.
這件毛衣上的圖案非常精美。
这件毛衣上的图案非常精美。
The pattern on this sweater is very exquisite.
奶奶正在為我織一件毛衣。
奶奶正在为我织一件毛衣。
Grandma is knitting a sweater for me.
這件毛衣是手工編織的,所以很保暖。
这件毛衣是手工编织的,所以很保暖。
This sweater is hand-knitted, so it's very warm.
奶奶坐在椅子上編織毛衣。
奶奶坐在椅子上编织毛衣。
Grandma is sitting on the chair knitting a sweater.
這件毛衣洗過後就縮水了。
这件毛衣洗过后就缩水了。
This sweater shrank after washing and no longer fits.
這件毛衣是由高品質的羊毛織成的。
这件毛衣是由高品质的羊毛织成的。
This sweater is woven from high-quality wool.
這件舊毛衣雖然破了,但我還是捨不得丟。
这件旧毛衣虽然破了,但我还是舍不得丢。
Although this old sweater is torn, I still can't bear to throw it away.

Usage Notes

A knitted garment worn on the upper body.

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