dip6褶
Jyutpingdip6
Yaledihp
Definition
Crease or fold in fabric.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical lines or folds on fabric or paper. It is frequently used in the context of clothing maintenance, particularly when discussing the need for ironing. While it can describe physical folds, it is distinct from the verb 摺, which refers to the act of folding something.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 褶 with 摺. Remember that 褶 is a noun referring to the crease itself, whereas 摺 is a verb meaning to fold.
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