Chinese
zhēnxiàn
Meaning: needle and thread; needlework
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

奶奶正在燈下忙著做針線活兒。
奶奶正在灯下忙著做针线活儿。
Grandma is busy doing needlework under the lamp.
請把那個裝針線的盒子給我。
Please give me that box for needles and thread.

Usage Notes

Refers to the tools for sewing or the act of sewing itself.

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