zi2 joeng2紙樣纸样
Jyutpingzi2 joeng2
Yalejí yéung
Definition
A paper template or pattern used in tailoring for cutting fabric and making clothes.
colloquialclothingwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the paper template used in garment construction to guide cutting fabric. While modern manufacturing often uses digital files, the term remains standard in traditional tailoring and home sewing contexts. It is frequently associated with the skill of drafting, often paired with verbs like 畫 or 剪.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
The pattern for this shirt is hard to draw; I've been working on it all night and still haven't finished.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general paper samples or stationery; it is strictly a technical term for sewing and fashion design.
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Grammar guides
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