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Definition
To thread a needle.
writtendaily actionsclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of passing a thread or string through a small opening like a needle eye or a bead. It is a precise verb that is rarely used in casual conversation outside of sewing or craft contexts. Most people would use more general verbs like 穿 when speaking about putting things through holes in everyday life.
Examples
Could you help me thread this needle for me?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 穿, which is much more common and versatile for passing things through holes or wearing clothes. Using 紉 in a general context can sound overly formal or archaic.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
