袜 (wà) - Sock — a covering for the foot, typically
袜 · wà
Sock — a covering for the foot, typically made of cotton, wool, or synthetic material, worn inside a shoe.
Sock — a covering for the foot, typically
Usage highlights
SocksCotton socksWool socksAnkle socksLong socksSports socks
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I need to buy new socks (买新袜子).
- These are cotton socks (棉袜).
- He is wearing ankle socks (短袜).
- She lost one of her socks (丢了一只袜子).
Collocations
- Socks(袜子)
- Cotton socks(棉袜)
- Wool socks(羊毛袜)
- Ankle socks(短袜)
- Long socks(长袜)
- Sports socks(运动袜)
Idioms
- To be caught with one's pants down(穿小鞋，穿小袜)
- Not having a single thread(一丝不袜)
- To patch up an old sock(补袜子)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese culture, socks were often handmade and symbolized care and domesticity.
- The character 袜 is simplified from 襪, which contains the clothing radical 衤, indicating its association with garments.
- In modern times, socks are common everyday items with little special cultural significance beyond practical use.