穿
pierce; pass through; wear
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to pierce through; to puncture; to wear a hole
Describes a physical action that breaks through a surface. Often used literally.
He accidentally punctured a hole in the paper.
'Dripping water wears through rock' is an idiom describing the power of persistence.
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This needle isn't sharp enough to pierce through this piece of leather.
The bullet pierced through the wall.
My sock has worn a big hole in it.
verb
(used after a verb) to penetrate; to see through; to expose thoroughly
Used as a verb complement indicating thoroughness, penetration, or complete exposure of a hidden truth.
His vision is sharp; he saw through my lie at a glance.
The journalist's investigation finally exposed the company's accounting fraud.
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This stone has been worn through.
The arrow shot through the bullseye.
His schemes were seen through by everyone long ago.
verb
to pass through; to go through; to cross
Describes moving from one side to the other of a space, opening, or area.
He skillfully navigated through the crowded streets.
Sunlight passed through the glass window and lit up the room.
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We can cut through this path to reach our destination faster.
The train is passing through the tunnel.
He is very skilled at threading a needle.
verb
to string together; to thread; to connect with string
Involves putting objects like beads or food items onto a string, rope, or stick.
She strung colorful beads into a beautiful bracelet.
The vendor is threading candied hawthorns onto a stick.
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These seashells can be strung together to make a wind chime.
He threaded the fishing hook with line.
Children like threading popcorn into necklaces.
verb
to wear; to put on; to dress in
The most common daily meaning, referring to putting on clothing, shoes, and accessories.
It's getting cold, you need to put on more clothes.
When putting on shoes, you should tie the laces.
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She is wearing a red dress today.
Dry your feet before putting on socks.
This coat is too small; I can't get it on.