lǐzi

里子

Word · NounTraditional裡子

lining; inner layer

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

lining (of clothing); inner layer

Refers specifically to the inner fabric layer sewn inside garments, as opposed to the outer visible material (面子). Commonly used when discussing garment construction, repairs, or material quality.

Zhè这
jiàn件
mián棉
ǎo袄
de的
lǐ里
zi子
mó磨
pò破
le了
 ,
xū需
yào要
huàn换
yī一
kuài块
xīn新
de的
 。

The lining of this cotton-padded garment is worn out and needs to be replaced with a new piece.

Zhēn真
sī丝
lǐ里
zi子
chuān穿
zhe着
bǐ比
huà化
xiān纤
de的
shū舒
fu服
duō多
le了
 。

Silk lining is much more comfortable to wear than synthetic fiber lining.

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Zuò做
xī西
zhuāng装
de的
shí时
hou候
 ,
cái裁
feng缝
huì会
jiàn建
yì议
jiā加
lǐ里
zi子
yǐ以
zēng增
jiā加
tǐng挺
kuò括
gǎn感
 。

When making a suit, the tailor will suggest adding a lining to increase the garment's crispness and structure.

Zhè这
céng层
lǐ里
zi子
tài太
hòu厚
 ,
xià夏
tiān天
chuān穿
zhe着
huì会
rè热
 。

This layer of lining is too thick; it will be hot to wear in summer.