绱 (shàng) - To sew the sole to the upper (of & to stitch together shoe components.

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shàng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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绱 · shàng

To sew the sole to the upper (of a shoe);

to stitch together shoe components.

To sew the sole to the upper (ofto stitch together shoe components.

Usage highlights

sew shoesshoesew boot uppershandmachinesewing needle for shoes

Synonyms

  • 缝— to sew (general term)

Antonyms

  • 拆— to unstitch, to take apart

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cobbler is sewing the shoe sole (绱鞋).
  • This requires specialized shoe-sewing technique (绱鞋技术).
  • He learned shoe-sewing from his father (跟父亲学绱鞋).

Collocations

  • sew shoes(绱鞋)
  • shoe-sewing technique(绱鞋技术)
  • sew boot uppers(绱靴子)
  • hand-sewn soles(手工绱底)
  • machine-sewn(机器绱鞋)
  • sewing needle for shoes(绱鞋针)

Cultural background

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  • Reflects traditional shoe-making craftsmanship in China.
  • Associated with skilled manual trades and artisanal work.
  • Represents a specialized vocabulary from the footwear industry.

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