褶子

zhězi
noun #36,564

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 pleat; fold
  2. 2 crease; wrinkle (in fabric, paper, or skin)

Examples

Tā de qúnzi shàng yǒu hěn duō piàoliang de zhězi.
Her skirt has many beautiful pleats.
Chènshān yùn guò le, dànshì hái shì yǒu zhězi.
The shirt has been ironed but still has wrinkles.
Nǎinai yǎnjiǎo de zhězi yuè lái yuè duō.
Grandma has more and more wrinkles at the corners of her eyes.

Tips

usage
褶子 is the everyday word for 'wrinkle' on fabric, paper, or skin. For specifically facial wrinkles in a more formal/cosmetic context, 皱纹 (zhòuwén) is preferred. Note in clothing terms ( 'pleated skirt') refers to intentional decorative pleats.

Stroke Order

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