靴 (xuē) - Boot — a type of footwear that covers

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靴 · xuē

Boot — a type of footwear that covers the foot and extends up the leg, typically made of leather or rubber.

Boot — a type of footwear that covers

Usage highlights

Leather bootsRain bootsMilitary bootsWinter bootsBoot soleBoot shaft

Synonyms

  • 鞋— shoe (general term for footwear)
  • 履— shoe (literary term)

Antonyms

  • 袜— sock (footwear that doesn't cover the ankle)
  • 赤脚— barefoot (without any footwear)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wears leather boots (皮靴).
  • She bought a pair of rain boots (雨靴).
  • The soldier polished his military boots (军靴).
  • Winter boots keep feet warm (冬靴).

Collocations

  • Leather boots(皮靴)
  • Rain boots(雨靴)
  • Military boots(军靴)
  • Winter boots(冬靴)
  • Boot sole(靴底)
  • Boot shaft(靴筒)

Idioms

  • Cutting off the feet to fit the shoes(削足适履)
  • Following in someone's footsteps(步人后尘)
  • Unable to put one's foot down(插足不下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Boots have been used in China since ancient times, particularly by northern nomadic peoples.
  • Military boots have symbolic associations with discipline and authority in Chinese culture.
  • Traditional Chinese opera features distinctive boot styles as part of costume design.

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