khâu díu
Definition
Verb: - To sew up (a tear) with a gathering stitch: The primary meaning refers to the specific sewing action of mending a rip or tear in fabric by pulling the edges together with small, tight stitches, often creating a slightly gathered or puckered seam. This is a basic mending technique.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chiếc áo bị rách, bà tôi khâu díu lại rất khéo. (My shirt was torn, my grandmother sewed it up very skillfully.)
- Anh ấy đã khâu díu vết rách trên túi quần. (He sewed up the tear on his pants pocket.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is often used in the context of simple, practical repairs, especially in household mending or traditional tailoring, rather than fine or invisible mending.
Variants and Related Words
- Khâu nhíu: A variant spelling/pronunciation with the same meaning.
- Khâu: The general verb for "to sew".
- Díu: Implies the action of pulling together tightly or gathering.
- Vá: A broader term meaning "to patch" or "to mend", which may or may not involve the specific technique.
Synonyms
- Khâu lại: To sew (something) back together (more general).
- Vá lại: To mend/patch (something) up.
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically describes the and of mending a tear with stitches that gather the fabric. The repaired seam is typically visible and not intended to be perfectly flat.
- It is distinct from more advanced techniques like darning () or invisible mending.