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", denoting a boot, traces its origins to the traditional form "鞾", a combination of the semantic radical "革" for leather and the phonetic component "華" indicating pronunciation, thereby etymologically anchoring it to leather footwear. Its structure was later simplified to "靴", where the phonetic element was replaced by "化", a more streamlined component that preserves the sound while the leather radical continues to highlight the material traditionally associated with boots. Over time, the meaning has remained focused on this specific type of shoe that covers the foot and lower leg, reflecting its functional roots in leathercraft, and the character's evolution showcases a move toward graphical economy without altering its core lexical significance.

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.