Definitions

xuē boots
xuē variant of 靴[xuē]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "靴" is a phono-semantic compound formed from the semantic component "革", meaning leather, and the phonetic component "化", which approximates the sound "xuē". This structure etymologically associates the character with leather boots, reflecting the material traditionally used for such footwear. In terms of meaning, "靴" has specifically denoted boots, a type of shoe covering the foot and lower leg, without broadening to encompass other footwear categories. The character's graphical composition has been consistent, with both components remaining integral to its form.

Example Sentences Hide

这双子很暖和。

Zhè shuāng xuēzi hěn nuǎnhuo.

These boots are very warm.

妈妈给我买了新子。

Māma gěi wǒ mǎi le xīn xuēzi.

Mom bought me new boots.

子放在鞋柜里。

Xuēzi fàng zài xiéguì lǐ.

The boots are placed in the shoe cabinet.

冬天穿子很合适。

Dōngtiān chuān xuēzi hěn héshì.

Wearing boots in winter is very appropriate.

我喜欢这双棕色的子。

Wǒ xǐhuān zhè shuāng zōngsè de xuēzi.

I like this pair of brown boots.

子的质量非常好,很耐穿。

Xuēzi de zhìliàng fēicháng hǎo, hěn nàichuān.

The quality of the boots is very good, and they are durable.

为了搭配这件大衣,我选择了长

Wèile dāpèi zhè jiàn dàyī, wǒ xuǎnzé le cháng xuē.

To match this coat, I chose long boots.

尽管这双子价格昂贵,但它的舒适度无可挑剔。

Jǐnguǎn zhè shuāng xuēzi jiàgé ángguì, dàn tā de shūshì dù wú kě tiāotì.

Although this pair of boots is expensive, its comfort is impeccable.