Chinese · Daily Life
鞋
xié
Shoes
Beginnernoun
Definition
Coverings worn on the feet.
Example
这双鞋很舒服。
This pair of shoes is very comfortable.
Etymology
鞋 (xié) has roots in ancient Chinese footwear terminology, evolving to denote shoes in a broader context. The character itself represents a range of footwear across different periods.
How & Where It’s Used
鞋 is commonly used in everyday language, both spoken and written, and is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. It is used uniformly across different regions in China.