叠衣服 is a practical phrase for a common household chore involving making clothes neat and compact.
叠衣服 in 30 Seconds
- Common household task.
- Involves neatening garments.
- Essential for tidiness and storage.
Pronunciation Guide
- Some learners might struggle with the 'ie' sound in 'dié', which is a diphthong. Make sure to glide smoothly from the 'i' sound to the 'e' sound.
- The neutral tone of '衣服' can be tricky. The 'fu' in 'yīfu' is pronounced lightly and quickly without a distinct tone.
Difficulty Rating
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What to Learn Next
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Examples by Level
我喜欢叠衣服。
I like to fold clothes.
妈妈叫我叠衣服。
Mom asked me to fold clothes.
你会叠衣服吗？
Can you fold clothes?
他每天都叠衣服。
He folds clothes every day.
我不会叠衣服。
I can't fold clothes.
请你叠衣服。
Please fold the clothes.
我们一起叠衣服。
Let's fold clothes together.
叠衣服很EASY。
Folding clothes is easy.
洗完澡后，她总是习惯性地叠衣服，保持房间的整洁。
After showering, she always habitually folds clothes to keep her room tidy.
母亲常常教导我，叠衣服不仅是家务，更是一种生活态度，要细致认真。
My mother often taught me that folding clothes is not just housework, but also a way of life, requiring meticulous attention.
虽然叠衣服看起来是小事，但如果能做到整齐划一，也能让人心情愉悦。
Although folding clothes seems like a small matter, if done neatly and uniformly, it can also bring joy.
为了节省行李空间，他特意学习了几种高效的叠衣服方法。
To save luggage space, he specifically learned several efficient ways to fold clothes.
每次搬家，最让人头疼的不是打包，而是重新整理和叠衣服的过程。
Every time I move, the most troublesome part is not packing, but the process of reorganizing and folding clothes.
孩子们在旁边玩耍，她一边看着他们，一边熟练地叠衣服。
The children were playing nearby, and she skillfully folded clothes while watching them.
智能家居机器人现在也能帮助人们叠衣服了，真是科技改变生活。
Smart home robots can now also help people fold clothes; technology truly changes lives.
对于患有腰痛的人来说，长时间弯腰叠衣服可能会加重不适。
For people with back pain, prolonged bending to fold clothes may worsen discomfort.
Tips
Practice folding
Literally practice folding clothes while saying 叠衣服 (dié yī fú) out loud. This helps to connect the action with the phrase, making it easier to remember.
Break it down
Break down the phrase: 叠 (dié) means to fold, and 衣服 (yī fú) means clothes. Understanding the individual components can aid memory.
Use it in a sentence
Try to form a simple sentence, like 我喜欢叠衣服 (wǒ xǐhuān dié yī fú) - I like to fold clothes, or 我要叠衣服 (wǒ yào dié yī fú) - I need to fold clothes.
Visual association
Imagine a pile of clothes being folded every time you hear or see 叠衣服. Visuals can strengthen memory.
Listen to native speakers
Listen to how native speakers pronounce 叠衣服. Pay attention to the tones to ensure correct pronunciation.
Related vocabulary
Learn related words like 洗衣服 (xǐ yī fú) - to wash clothes, or 晾衣服 (liàng yī fú) - to hang clothes to dry. This builds a vocabulary cluster.
Flashcards
Create a flashcard with 叠衣服 on one side and 'to fold clothes' on the other. Include a small drawing of someone folding clothes.
Don't confuse with 'stack'
While 叠 can mean to stack, in the context of clothes, it specifically refers to folding them. Don't confuse it with simply piling clothes up.
Regular review
Regularly review the phrase to prevent forgetting. Integrate it into your daily Chinese practice.
Contextual learning
When you encounter the phrase in a story, dialogue, or TV show, pay attention to the context to deepen your understanding.
Test Yourself 30 questions
Which of these means 'to fold clothes'?
叠 (dié) means to fold, and 衣服 (yīfu) means clothes. So 叠衣服 means to fold clothes.
My mom is very busy, she needs to ____.
This sentence implies a chore, and folding clothes is a common chore. The other options are leisure activities.
After washing the clothes, I will ____.
It's logical to fold clothes after washing them. The other options are unrelated activities.
You 叠衣服 (dié yīfu) before washing them.
You usually wash clothes first, then fold them.
If you 叠衣服 (dié yīfu), it means you are putting them away neatly.
叠衣服 (dié yīfu) means to fold clothes, which is often done to put them away neatly.
My cat likes to 叠衣服 (dié yīfu).
Cats don't fold clothes; this is a human activity.
Which of the following means 'to fold clothes'?
'叠衣服' means 'to fold clothes'. '洗衣服' means 'to wash clothes'. '买衣服' means 'to buy clothes'. '穿衣服' means 'to wear clothes'.
妈妈让我在周末___。
The sentence means 'Mom asked me to ___ on the weekend.' '叠衣服' (to fold clothes) is the most appropriate action in this context, suggesting a chore.
小明每天放学回家后都会帮助妈妈___。
The sentence means 'Xiao Ming helps his mom ___ every day after school.' '叠衣服' (to fold clothes) is a common household chore for children to help with.
When you say '叠衣服', you are talking about washing clothes.
'叠衣服' means 'to fold clothes', not 'to wash clothes'. '洗衣服' means 'to wash clothes'.
After drying clothes, people usually '叠衣服'.
After clothes are dry, the next step is typically to fold them. So, '叠衣服' (to fold clothes) is a correct action.
You can '叠衣服' in a closet.
You can fold clothes anywhere, including inside a closet where they might be stored.
What does Mom do every evening?
How does he feel about folding clothes?
What is being asked?
Read this aloud:
我刚洗完澡，准备叠衣服。
Focus: 叠衣服 (dié yīfú)
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Read this aloud:
我的衣服堆成山了，得赶紧叠衣服。
Focus: 堆成山 (duī chéng shān)
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Read this aloud:
她很擅长叠衣服，每次都叠得很整齐。
Focus: 擅长 (shàncháng)
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她每天晚上都会把洗好的衣服____。
根据上下文，将洗好的衣服“叠起来”是最合适的动作。
妈妈让我帮忙____，这样她就能早点休息。
这句话表示帮助妈妈完成家务，而“叠衣服”是常见的一种家务。
旅行前，我总是把衣服____得整整齐齐，以节省行李空间。
为了节省行李空间，通常会把衣服“叠”起来。
洗衣机里有很多衣服，你能帮我____吗？
在洗衣机完成洗涤后，下一步通常是把衣服“叠好”。
小明学会了自己____，这让他的父母很高兴。
学会“叠衣服”是孩子独立的一种表现，会使父母高兴。
她把所有的衬衫都____得很平整，没有一丝褶皱。
为了保持衣服平整没有褶皱，通常会“叠”得很仔细。
The correct order is subject + time adverb + verb + object + particle.
The polite request '请' comes first, followed by '帮我' (help me), then the verb '叠衣服', and '一下' for a brief action.
The '把' construction indicates what is being acted upon. '总是' means 'always', '叠得很整齐' means 'folds very neatly'.
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Summary
叠衣服 is a practical phrase for a common household chore involving making clothes neat and compact.
- Common household task.
- Involves neatening garments.
- Essential for tidiness and storage.
Practice folding
Literally practice folding clothes while saying 叠衣服 (dié yī fú) out loud. This helps to connect the action with the phrase, making it easier to remember.
Break it down
Break down the phrase: 叠 (dié) means to fold, and 衣服 (yī fú) means clothes. Understanding the individual components can aid memory.
Use it in a sentence
Try to form a simple sentence, like 我喜欢叠衣服 (wǒ xǐhuān dié yī fú) - I like to fold clothes, or 我要叠衣服 (wǒ yào dié yī fú) - I need to fold clothes.
Visual association
Imagine a pile of clothes being folded every time you hear or see 叠衣服. Visuals can strengthen memory.
Example
洗完衣服后要叠衣服。
