毛
衣

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The word 毛衣 is formed by combining the character 毛 (máo), meaning "fur" or "wool", with the character 衣 (yī), meaning "clothing", to create a compound noun that literally denotes "wool clothing" and specifically refers to a sweater or knitted garment.

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这件毛衣很暖和。

Zhè jiàn máoyī hěn nuǎnhuo.

This sweater is very warm.

妈妈给我买了一件新毛衣。

Māmā gěi wǒ mǎi le yī jiàn xīn máoyī.

Mom bought me a new sweater.

天冷了，记得穿上你的毛衣。

Tiān lěng le, jìde chuān shàng nǐ de máoyī.

It's getting cold, remember to put on your sweater.

我更喜欢那件蓝色的羊毛毛衣。

Wǒ gèng xǐhuan nà jiàn lán sè de yángmáo máoyī.

I prefer that blue wool sweater.

去年生日时，奶奶亲手为我织了这件毛衣。

Qùnián shēngrì shí, nǎinai qīnshǒu wèi wǒ zhī le zhè jiàn máoyī.

For my birthday last year, grandma knitted this sweater for me by hand.

Word Definition - 毛衣

máo yī (wool) sweater; CL:件[jiàn]

Individual Character Details

毛 máo, máo
衣 yī, yì