front of a garment; lapels
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
front part of an upper garment (such as a jacket, coat, or robe); lapels
Refers specifically to the front chest area of clothing, often where buttons, clasps, or embroidery are located. Commonly used when describing traditional Chinese garments.
Tā他
zhěng整
lǐ理
le了
yī一
xià下
qián前
jīn襟
，
rán然
hòu后
zǒu走
jìn进
le了
huì会
yì议
shì室
。
He straightened his lapels and then walked into the meeting room.
Zhè这
jiàn件
qí旗
páo袍
de的
qián前
jīn襟
xiù绣
zhe着
jīng精
měi美
de的
huā花
wén纹
。
The front of this qipao is embroidered with exquisite patterns.
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Qián前
jīn襟
de的
kòu扣
zi子
diào掉
le了
，
wǒ我
xū需
yào要
féng缝
yī一
xià下
。
The button on the front has fallen off; I need to sew it back on.