衬布
chènbù
In Mandarin, the English term 'interfacing' (referring to the middle layer of fabric in a garment providing stiffening) is translated as 衬布 (chènbù).
Meaning: middle layer of fabric in a garment providing stiffening (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 衬 (chèn), meaning to line or support and 布 (bù), meaning cloth or fabric.
How do you pronounce it?
chènbù
Did you know?
- The character 衬 (chèn) can describe a person who acts as a 'foil' to make another person's talents or beauty seem more impressive.
- The common Mandarin word for 'shirt' 衬衫 (chènshān) uses the same first character as 衬布 because shirts were originally considered undergarments that 'lined' the skin.
- The character 布 is an ancient pictograph that originally depicted a piece of cloth being stretched out for sale.
Examples in context
- 只需在两个连接点之间添加接线。Simply add a patch between the two connecting points.
- 通过接入不同设备，实现信息共享。Achieve information sharing by connecting different devices.
- 这两台电脑需要通过网络连接。These two computers need to be connected via a network.
- 这件衬衫需要加衬布。Zhè jiàn chènshān xūyào jiā chènbù.This shirt needs to add interfacing.
- 衬布可以让领子更挺拔。Chènbù kěyǐ ràng lǐngzi gèng tǐngbá.Interfacing can make the collar stiffer.
- 这种衬布太厚了。Zhè zhǒng chènbù tài hòu le.This kind of interfacing is too thick.
Example conversation
Wei and Xiaowen are discussing sewing materials in a craft shop.
- 伟 Wei晓雯，这块衬布好用吗？Xiǎowén, zhè kuài chènbù hǎo yòng ma?Xiaowen, is this interfacing good to use?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen很好用，它很轻薄。Hěn hǎo yòng, tā hěn qīngbó.It is very good, it is very light and thin.
- 伟 Wei那我也买一些吧。Nà wǒ yě mǎi yīxiē ba.Then I will buy some too.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen好，我可以帮你拿。Hǎo, wǒ kěyǐ bāng nǐ ná.Okay, I can help you get it.
