bì
襞
fold; pleat
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
fold or pleat in clothing; wrinkle (in fabric)
literaryA classical or literary term, rarely used in modern spoken language. Primarily seen in descriptions of traditional or formal attire.
Zhè这
tiáo条
qún裙
zi子
de的
bì襞
zhě褶
zuò做
gōng工
jīng精
xì细
。
The pleats on this skirt are exquisitely crafted.
Tā他
fǔ抚
píng平
le了
xiù袖
kǒu口
shàng上
de的
zhòu皱
bì襞
。
He smoothed out the wrinkle on his cuff.
noun
fold; plica (in internal organs like the stomach or intestines)
technicalA specialized anatomical or medical term.
Wèi胃
nián黏
mó膜
de的
zhòu皱
bì襞
zēng增
jiā加
le了
qí其
biǎo表
miàn面
jī积
。
The gastric folds (rugae) increase the surface area of the stomach lining.
Xiǎo小
cháng肠
bì襞
yǒu有
zhù助
yú于
yíng营
yǎng养
xī吸
shōu收
。
The intestinal folds aid in nutrient absorption.