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 hěnduō piàoliang de zhězi.
Her skirt has many beautiful pleats.
Chènshān yùn guò le, dàn háishì yǒu zhězi.
The shirt has been ironed but still has wrinkles.
Nǎinai yǎnjiǎo de zhězi yuèláiyuè 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 (百褶裙 'pleated skirt') refers to intentional decorative pleats.

Stroke Order

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