鞋 (xié) - Shoe — footwear worn to protect and comfort
鞋 · xié
Shoe — footwear worn to protect and comfort the human foot while walking or standing.
Shoe — footwear worn to protect and comfort
Usage highlights
leather shoessports shoeshigh heelsshoe storeshoe sizeshoe polish
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I need to buy new shoes (买新鞋).
- These leather shoes are very comfortable (皮鞋).
- She put on her running shoes (跑鞋).
- Children's shoes need to be replaced frequently (童鞋).
- He took off his shoes at the entrance (脱鞋).
Collocations
- leather shoes(皮鞋)
- sports shoes(运动鞋)
- high heels(高跟鞋)
- shoe store(鞋店)
- shoe size(鞋码)
- shoe polish(鞋油)
Idioms
- Cast aside like a worn-out shoe(弃如敝屣)
- Wearing the same shoes(穿同一条鞋)
- Shoes and hats in proper order(鞋帽整齐)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese culture, removing shoes before entering a home shows respect and maintains cleanliness.
- Shoes were historically made from various materials including cloth, straw, and leather depending on social status.
- The character contains the leather radical (革), indicating its historical association with leather footwear.