衬里

襯裡

chènlǐ

noun #26,982

Meanings

1 lining (of a garment or bag)
2 inner layer

Characters

to line; to back; to set off

inside; inner; lining

Examples

这件外套的衬里是丝绸做的。

Zhè jiàn wàitào de chènlǐ shì sīchóu zuò de.

The lining of this coat is made of silk.

包的衬里磨破了，需要修补。

Bāo de chènlǐ mó pò le, xūyào xiūbǔ.

The bag's lining is worn through and needs to be repaired.

Tips

memory

衬 means 'to line' or 'to back', and 里 means 'inside'. Together: the inside backing layer — the lining.

Stroke Order

衬 chèn

里 lǐ