baau3 sin3爆線爆线
Jyutpingbaau3 sin3
Yalebaau sin
Definition
To have threads tear or rip at the seams of clothing
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the structural failure of a seam where the stitching gives way, often due to tension or poor quality. While it literally describes thread, it is frequently used to describe the moment a garment becomes unwearable or requires repair. It carries a slightly informal tone, focusing on the physical state of the clothing rather than the technical sewing process.
Examples
This shirt started tearing at the seams after wearing it a few times.
Related words
Common phrases
the shirt sleeve seam is tearing
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general fabric tearing, which would be 爛 or 穿. This term is strictly reserved for the failure of the stitching along a seam line.
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