缀
join; compile; decorate
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to sew together; to stitch
Most commonly used for mending clothing or repairing fabric with needle and thread.
Your sleeve is torn, let me stitch it up for you with two stitches.
Mom sewed up my broken backpack strap for me.
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Grandma can sew scraps of cloth together into beautiful seat cushions.
She stitched a cute fabric patch over the hole in this sweater.
She sewed the fallen button back onto the shirt with thread and a needle.
verb
to compile; to string words into text
formalFormal literary usage, primarily used in academic or writing contexts.
This scholar spent ten years compiling this collection of ancient poetry.
Beginner writers often struggle to string words into coherent writing.
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He compiled his years of essays into a prose collection.
This poet is skilled at crafting coherent, impactful writing with words.
Ancient literature collators need to master the skill of compiling scattered lost chapters.
verb
to decorate; to adorn
Used for adding small decorative touches to enhance appearance.
The designer adorned the stage backdrop with a few white flowers.
The Christmas tree is decorated with fairy lights and colorful baubles.
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This Chinese landscape painting is made more elegant with a few red seal decorations.
She decorated the cake with a few fresh blueberries.
A few fallen leaves adorn the quiet street in the early autumn breeze.