Definition
身披 means 'to be draped in' or 'to wear (over the shoulders)', used in formal or literary contexts. It often pairs with items like armor or coats, or metaphorically with light, snow, etc. It is more descriptive than the everyday 穿 (to wear).
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to be draped into wear (over the shoulders) — used in literary or formal contexts
Examples
- 身披，。Tā shēn pī zhe yí jiàn hēisè de dàyī, kàn qǐlai hěn wēifēng.He was wearing a black overcoat, looking very imposing.
- 身披，。Shānfēng shēn pī zhe hòuhòu de báixuě, zài yángguāng xià shǎnshǎn fāguāng.The mountain peaks were covered with thick white snow, glistening in the sunlight.
- 身披，。Zhè wèi yǒngshì shēn pī kǎijiǎ, shǒu chí chángjiàn.This warrior was wearing armor and holding a long sword.
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