Definition
身穿 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to wear (clothing)'. It is used mainly in written Chinese — narratives, news reports, or descriptions of someone's appearance — and is more elevated than the everyday verb 穿. You place the clothing item directly after 身穿 (e.g. 身穿一件大衣).
v.
(formal) to wear (clothing)
Examples
- 身穿，。Tā shēn chuān yí jiàn hēisè xīzhuāng, xiǎnde fēicháng zhèngshì.He wore a black suit, looking very formal.
- 身穿，。Nà wèi lǎorén shēn chuān lánsè chángpáo, shǒu zhǔ guǎizhàng.That old man wore a blue robe and leaned on a cane.
- 身穿，。Jǐngchá shēn chuān zhìfú, zhèngzài xúnluó.The police officer wore a uniform and was patrolling.
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