緔 (shàng) - To baste & to sew roughly

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shàng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

緔 · shàng

To baste;

to sew roughly;

to stitch temporarily;

to tack.

To basteto sew roughlyto stitch temporarily

Usage highlights

Baste a hemTemporary stitchingBaste several stitchesBaste clothingBaste sleevesBaste a cuff

Synonyms

  • 绷— to baste; to tack
  • 假缝— temporary stitching

Antonyms

  • 拆— to unpick; to rip out stitches

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She basted the hem before sewing it permanently (緔鞋口).
  • The tailor tacked the fabric pieces together (緔了几针).
  • This is a temporary stitch (緔线) that will be removed later.

Collocations

  • Baste a hem(緔鞋口)
  • Temporary stitching(緔线)
  • Baste several stitches(緔几针)
  • Baste clothing(緔衣服)
  • Baste sleeves(緔袖子)
  • Baste a cuff(緔袖口)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 緔 is a technical term from traditional Chinese tailoring and sewing crafts.
  • The character reflects traditional garment-making techniques before modern sewing machines.
  • It represents the meticulous preparation work in traditional Chinese clothing construction.

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