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March 24, 2026
袜子(襪子)wàzi(wa4zi5)
袜子 (wà zi) refers to socks or stockings worn on the feet. It is a common item of clothing used for warmth, protection, and comfort. In everyday conversations, it's frequently used when discussing clothing, shopping, or personal hygiene.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the color and style of socks can be significant, especially during festivals or family gatherings where traditional attire is worn. Wearing new socks during the Lunar New Year is considered a symbol of good luck.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pair of socks (袜子) that are 'waving' goodbye (wa4) as they slip off your feet. The character 袜 resembles a person with a flowing garment, and the 'zi' at the end sounds like 'zi' in 'sizzle,' reminding you of the warmth they provide.
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AI Study Notes for 袜子
Quick Contrast
袜子 (socks) vs 长袜 (stockings) — use 袜子 for general socks, while 长袜 specifically refers to longer stockings.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pair of socks (袜子) that are 'waving' goodbye (wa4) as they slip off your feet. The character 袜 resembles a person with a flowing garment, and the 'zi' at the end sounds like 'zi' in 'sizzle,' reminding you of the warmth they provide.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 袜子 with similar clothing items, such as 鞋子 (xié zi), which means shoes. This word is informal and commonly used in daily conversations. Remember that the measure word '双' (shuāng) is typically used for pairs of socks.
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 4 HSK word, 袜子 connects to other clothing-related terms, like 衣服 (yī fu, clothes) and 鞋子 (xié zi, shoes). Students should focus on the context of clothing vocabulary and practice using measure words correctly.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the color and style of socks can be significant, especially during festivals or family gatherings where traditional attire is worn. Wearing new socks during the Lunar New Year is considered a symbol of good luck.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use the wrong measure word, saying '一只袜子' (yī zhī wà zi) instead of '一双袜子' (yī shuāng wà zi). Additionally, forgetting the tone on 'wa' can change the meaning, so remember to use the fourth tone.
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Grammar Patterns of 袜子
袜子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我能看出他的深色____上有道条纹.
His dark socks, I could see, had a stripe on them.
Example Sentences for 袜子 (10)
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1
我能看出他的深色袜子上有道条纹.
wǒ néng kàn chū tā de shēn sè wà zǐ shàng yǒu dào tiáo wén.
His dark socks, I could see, had a stripe on them.
2
玛丽把织补过的套头衫和袜子重新叠好。
mǎ lì bǎ zhī bǔ guò de tào tóu shān hé wà zǐ zhòng xīn dié hǎo。
Mari refolded the darned pullover and socks.
3
袜子补好以后, 她把它们一双双地放在一起.
wà zǐ bǔ hǎo yǐ hòu, , tā bǎ tā mén yī shuāng shuāng dì fàng zài yī.
When she finished the mending, she paired up the socks.
They trekked from shop to shop in search of white knee-length socks.
5
他踮着脚尖走到门口，只穿着袜子没穿鞋。
tā diǎn zháo jiǎo jiān zǒu dào mén kǒu， ， zhī chuān zháo wà zǐ méi chuān。
He tip-toed to the door in his stockinged feet.
6
她找出一双戴维的袜子穿在了冰冷的脚上。
tā zhǎo chū yī shuāng dài wéi de wà zǐ chuān zài le bīng lěng de jiǎo shàng。
She fished out a pair of David's socks for her cold feet.
7
虽然穿了保暖袜子，我的双脚还是像冰块一样。
suī rán chuān le bǎo nuǎn wà zǐ， ， wǒ de shuāng jiǎo huán shì xiàng bīng kuài yī。
My feet were like blocks of ice despite the thermal socks.
8
顺便提一下，我今天穿的袜子不成对。
shùn biàn tí yī xià， ， wǒ jīn tiān chuān de wà zǐ bù chéng。
I'm wearing odd socks today by the way.
9
你看那边那个家伙，他穿着双红袜子。
nǐ kàn nà biān nà gè jiā huǒ， ， tā chuān zháo shuāng hóng wà。
Look at that guy. He's got red socks.
10
埃米莉姨妈织补旧袜子。
āi mǐ lì yí mā zhī bǔ jiù wà zǐ。
Aunt Emilie darned old socks.
Cultural Notes for 袜子
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the color and style of socks can be significant, especially during festivals or family gatherings where traditional attire is worn. Wearing new socks during the Lunar New Year is considered a symbol of good luck.
Frequently Asked Questions about 袜子
The measure word for 袜子 is '双' (shuāng), meaning a pair.
Yes, 袜子 can refer to various types of legwear, including tights or stockings.
It is pronounced as 'wà zi' with the fourth tone on 'wa' and the fifth tone on 'zi'.
