The Chinese word 拖鞋 (tuōxié) for "slippers" is a transparent compound noun formed by combining the verb 拖 (tuō), meaning "to drag" or "to trail", with the noun 鞋 (xié), meaning "shoe". This construction is logically descriptive, as it directly references the defining characteristic of the footwear: a backless shoe that is often worn by sliding or dragging the feet while walking. It is a classic example of a Chinese compound where the first character modifies the second to create a new, specific term based on its function or appearance.