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裁缝
cáiféng
Description
裁缝是做衣服的人，他会用布做出漂亮的衣服。
A 裁缝 is a person who makes clothes and can create beautiful garments from fabric.
如果你的衣服太大或太小，可以找裁缝帮你改。
If your clothes are too big or too small, you can ask a 裁缝 to alter them for you.
Meanings
裁缝cáiféng
tailor; dressmaker
这位裁缝做的衣服很好看。
The clothes made by this tailor look very nice.
裁缝cáiféng
to make or tailor clothes; sewing
我奶奶会裁缝，能自己做衣服。
My grandmother can sew and can make her own clothes.
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Notes
- Etymology
裁 means 'to cut (cloth)' and 缝 means 'to sew', together covering the whole clothes-making process.
- Nuance
most often used as a noun for the person; the verb sense means the craft of making clothes.
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