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

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

包的衬里磨破了，需要修补。

Bāo de chènlǐ mópò 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