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背心
bèixīn
Description
背心是一种没有袖子的衣服，天热的时候穿很舒服。
A 背心 is a sleeveless piece of clothing that is very comfortable to wear in hot weather.
运动的时候，很多人也喜欢穿背心。
Many people also like to wear 背心 when exercising.
Meanings
背心bèixīn
sleeveless top; vest; tank top
夏天太热了，我只穿一件背心。
It's so hot in summer that I only wear a vest.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
背 (back) + 心 (chest/heart), naming the garment that covers back and chest.
- Nuance
often used with measure word 件; can mean an undershirt, sports vest, or fashionable tank top.
In videos
“我的头发搭配我的运动背心很好看。”
“这个是我买去泰国的一件小背心”
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