ce1 ji1車衣车衣
Jyutpingce1 ji1
Yalechē yī
Definition
To make or sew clothes using a sewing machine.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of using a sewing machine rather than hand-sewing. It carries a strong historical association with the garment industry in Hong Kong, often evoking images of local factory workers or home-based tailors.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 縫衫, which is a general term for sewing that can include hand-stitching. Using 車衣 implies the use of a mechanical device.
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