Meaning of 围巾
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- scarf
- shawl
Measure word: 條|条
How to use 围巾
围巾 is the everyday word for a scarf worn for warmth or style. You usually pair it with the verb 戴 (dài) or 围 (wéi), and the measure word 条 (tiáo). Example: 外面很冷，戴上围巾吧。(Wàimiàn hěn lěng, dài shàng wéijīn ba.) It is cold outside, put on a scarf.
围 (wéi) means to surround, as in 包围 (bāowéi), and 巾 (jīn) means a piece of cloth, as in 毛巾 (máojīn) towel. A 围巾 is a cloth that wraps around your neck.
Common mistake: Learners often say 穿围巾 (chuān wéijīn) because English uses "wear" for everything. 穿 is for clothes your body goes into, so use 戴 (dài) or 围 (wéi) for a scarf. Also do not confuse 巾 (jīn) with 币 (bì, currency), which has an extra stroke on top.
围巾 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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围 wéi · to encircle · 7 strokes
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巾 jīn · cloth · 3 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 围巾.
| 周围 | zhōuwéi | environs; surroundings; periphery |
| 范围 | fànwéi | range; scope |
| 毛巾 | máojīn | towel |
| 包围 | bāowéi | to surround; to encircle; to hem in |
| 围绕 | wéirào | to revolve around; to center on (an issue) |
| 围墙 | wéiqiáng | perimeter wall; fence |
| 氛围 | fēnwéi | ambience; atmosphere |
| 解围 | jiěwéi | to lift a siege; to help sb out of trouble or embarrassment |
| 胸围 | xiōngwéi | chest measurement; bust |
| 纸巾 | zhǐjīn | paper towel; napkin |
| 围栏 | wéilán | fencing; railings |
| 外围 | wàiwéi | surrounding |
Questions about 围巾
What does 围巾 mean?
围巾 (wéijīn) means "scarf; shawl" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 围巾?
围巾 is made of 2 characters: 围 (7 strokes), 巾 (3 strokes). That is 10 strokes in total.
Is 围巾 an HSK word?
Yes. 围巾 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 围巾 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 围巾 is written 圍巾.
What measure word is used with 围巾?
Use 条 (tiáo), the measure word for long, thin things. For example, 一条围巾 (yì tiáo wéijīn) means one scarf.
Is there a different word for a light silk scarf or a headscarf?
A thin decorative scarf is often called 丝巾 (sījīn), a silk scarf. A scarf worn over the head is 头巾 (tóujīn). 围巾 is the general word and is most often used for a warm neck scarf.