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帮子
bāngzi
Description
"帮子"常常指白菜或蔬菜外面比较厚、比较硬的部分。
"帮子" often refers to the thicker, tougher outer part of cabbage or vegetables.
它也可以指鞋子上面盖住脚的那部分。
It can also refer to the part of a shoe that covers the foot.
Meanings
菜帮子cài bāngzi
thick outer part of a vegetable leaf
白菜帮子有点硬，别扔了，可以炒着吃。
The cabbage stalks are a bit tough; don't throw them away, you can stir-fry them.
鞋帮子xié bāngzi
upper part of a shoe
这双鞋的帮子破了一个洞。
The upper part of this pair of shoes has a hole.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
colloquial word; 帮子 usually needs context like 菜/鞋 to be clear.
- Etymology
帮 means side/outer part; 子 is a common noun suffix.
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