襪 (wà) - Socks — hosiery worn on the feet.

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Socks — hosiery worn on the feet.

Socks — hosiery worn on the feet.

Usage highlights

SocksStockingsShort socksCotton socksWool socksSock puppet

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to buy new socks (买新袜子).
  • These are cotton socks (棉袜).
  • He is wearing short socks (短袜).
  • She lost one of her socks (丢了一只袜子).

Collocations

  • Socks(袜子)
  • Stockings(长袜)
  • Short socks(短袜)
  • Cotton socks(棉袜)
  • Wool socks(羊毛袜)
  • Sock puppet(袜子木偶)

Idioms

  • To patch up one's socks(缝缝补补又三年)
  • As if stepping on socks(如履薄袜)
  • Sock money(袜线之才)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Socks have been part of Chinese clothing since ancient times, originally made from cloth.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, keeping feet warm with socks is considered important for health.
  • Modern sock culture in China includes festive socks for holidays like Chinese New Year.

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