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毛衣

sweater

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Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

mao2yi1 • máoyī

Meaning

Primary

sweater

Alternatives

wool sweater, woollen sweater, jumper

Mnemonic

A 毛衣 sweater is warm 衣 clothing usually made from wool, which is a sheep's version of 毛 fur.

Usage

这 件 毛衣 很 暖和。

This sweater is very warm.

天气 冷 了， 记得 穿 毛衣。

The weather has turned cold; remember to wear a sweater.

我 想 买 一 件 蓝色 的 毛衣。

I want to buy a blue sweater.