纫
thread a needle; sew; be deeply grateful
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to thread a needle
neutralSpecifically describes the action of passing thread through the eye of a needle. Often used when vision or dexterity is poor.
The old lady's eyesight is poor; she can't thread the needle.
Can you help me thread this needle?
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The needle's eye is too small; it took me several tries to get the thread through.
He's old now, and his hands shake badly, making threading a needle very difficult.
This needle threader can easily help you thread the needle.
verb
to sew; to stitch
neutralUsed in the compound 缝纫. Less commonly used alone in modern speech; 缝 is more common for the basic action.
She bought a new sewing machine.
Hand sewing is a traditional craft.
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This piece of clothing is torn and needs to be sewn.
He's learning sewing so he can mend his own clothes.
Tailors in the past were very particular about sewing techniques.
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to be deeply grateful (literary)
formalA formal, literary term expressing profound gratitude. Primarily used in classical or very formal modern correspondence.
I am deeply grateful for your great kindness, and I shall engrave it in my heart.
I am deeply and immensely grateful for your care and consideration.
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I am deeply grateful for and admire your help.
At the end of his letter, he wrote: 'I hereby express my heartfelt thanks and am deeply grateful for your public-spirited friendship.'
I will never be able to fully express my gratitude for our senior's guidance and support, even to the end of my days.