() - A surname & also used in Cantonese for a patch or

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tā | 15 strokes | radical:

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A surname;

also used in Cantonese for a patch or lining in clothing.

A surnamealso used in Cantonese for a patch or

Usage highlights

Surname TaClothing patchGarment liningCantonese term for patchRepair clothingSew a patch

Synonyms

  • to mend, patch, repair
  • lining, interlining

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Ta (他姓褟).
  • This jacket needs a patch (这件外套需要打褟).
  • The lining of the garment is silk (这件衣服的褟是丝绸的).
  • In Cantonese, this refers to clothing repair (在粤语中,这指衣服修补).

Collocations

  • Surname Ta(褟姓)
  • Clothing patch(打褟)
  • Garment lining(衣褟)
  • Cantonese term for patch(粤语补褟)
  • Repair clothing(补褟)
  • Sew a patch(缝褟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a rare surname in Chinese communities.
  • In Cantonese dialect, carries the meaning of patching or lining clothing.
  • The character is relatively uncommon in modern standard Mandarin usage.

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