head wrap; shoe toecap
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
headscarf; turban; head wrap
Typically refers to traditional headwear used by ethnic minorities in China. The term '青～' refers to a black or dark-colored head wrap.
Zhè这
wèi位
Miáo苗
zú族
lǎo老
rén人
dài戴
zhe着
qīng青
sè色
de的
bāo包
tou头
。
This elderly Miao woman is wearing a dark-colored head wrap.
Zài在
yī一
xiē些
mín民
zú族
wén文
huà化
zhōng中
，
bāo包
tou头
bù不
jǐn仅
shì是
zhuāng装
shì饰
，
yě也
yǒu有
bǎo保
hù护
tóu头
bù部
de的
zuò作
yòng用
。
In some ethnic cultures, the head wrap is not just for decoration but also serves to protect the head.
noun
toe cap; shoe toecap
informalRefers to the reinforced part at the front of a shoe, often made of rubber or leather to provide protection and durability. The term '打～（儿）' means to attach or repair a toe cap.
Zhè这
shuāng双
gōng工
zuò作
xié鞋
de的
bāo包
tou头
hěn很
hòu厚
shi实
，
néng能
bǎo保
hù护
jiǎo脚
zhǐ趾
。
The toe caps on these work boots are very sturdy and can protect the toes.
Shī师
fu傅
，
wǒ我
zhè这
shuāng双
xié鞋
tóu头
mó磨
huài坏
le了
，
néng能
gěi给
dǎ打
ge个
bāo包
er儿
ma吗
？
Master, the front of my shoes is worn out. Can you put on a toe cap?
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Ān安
quán全
xié鞋
bì必
xū须
yǒu有
gāng钢
zhì制
de的
bāo包
tóu头
。
Safety shoes must have steel toe caps.