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刺绣
cìxiù
Description
刺绣是用针和线在布上做出漂亮的花纹。
Embroidery is making beautiful patterns on cloth using needle and thread.
很多人喜欢刺绣，因为它又美又有意思。
Many people like embroidery because it is both beautiful and interesting.
Meanings
刺绣cìxiù
embroidery; decorative needlework on cloth
这条手绢上有漂亮的刺绣。
There is beautiful embroidery on this handkerchief.
刺绣cìxiù
to embroider; to make needlework
奶奶正在刺绣一朵花。
Grandma is embroidering a flower.
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Notes
- Etymology
刺 means 'to pierce/prick' + 绣 means 'to embroider', describing the needle piercing cloth.
- Nuance
can be both a noun (the embroidery) and a verb (to embroider).
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