靴子
xuēzi
The English word "boots" is translated into Chinese as 靴子 (xuēzi).
靴子 refers to footwear that covers the foot and the ankle, and sometimes extends up the leg.
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting boots, you use the measure word 双 (shuāng). To express the phrase "a pair of boots", use the structure 一双 (yī shuāng) followed by 靴子 (xuēzi).
How do you pronounce it?
xuēzi
Did you know?
- Modern Chinese fashion trends sometimes use the term 马丁靴 (mǎ dīng xuē) specifically for 'Dr. Martens', adapting the English name into a generic term for chunky lace-up boots.
- The character 靴 (xuē) contains the radical for 'leather' 革 (gé), which tells the reader at a glance that these shoes were historically made from animal skins rather than cloth.
- In traditional Chinese opera, the height and color of a character's 靴子 can signal their social rank or whether they are a civilian or a military official.
Examples in context
- 我需要我的靴子。I need my boots.This sentence shows how to express needing your 靴子.Tatoeba #6062102 by xjjAstrus, translation #7799644 by sharris123
- 我想买些靴子。I would like to purchase some boots.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to purchase 靴子.Tatoeba #336688 by fucongcong, translation #34403 by CK
- 她买了一双靴子。She bought herself a pair of boots.This sentence demonstrates how to use the term when describing someone buying a pair of 靴子.Tatoeba #9401171 by BobbyLee, translation #8536334 by CH
- 我买了一双新靴子。I bought a new pair of boots.
- 这双靴子很舒适。These boots are very comfortable.
- 我想买一双新靴子。I want to buy a new pair of boots.
- 这双靴子真好看！These boots look great!
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Example conversation
Zhiqiang and Xiaowen are getting ready to go outside in winter.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你穿上靴子了吗？Nǐ chuān shàng xuézi le ma?Have you put on your boots?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen还没，我的靴子在哪里？Hái méi, wǒ de xuézi zài nǎlǐ?Not yet, where are my boots?
- 志强 Zhiqiang就在门口。快点穿上。Jiù zài ménkǒu. Kuài diǎn chuān shàng.They are right by the door. Put them on quickly.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen好了，我们走吧。Hǎo le, wǒmen zǒu ba.Okay, let's go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
