皮鞋

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The Chinese word 皮鞋 (píxié) for "leather shoes" is composed of two characters: 皮 (pí), meaning "leather" or "skin", and 鞋 (xié), meaning "shoe". The word 皮鞋 is a compound noun, where the first character 皮 modifies the second character 鞋, indicating that the shoes are made of leather.The character 皮 (pí) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC). In its original form, the character depicted a hide or skin stretched out on a frame. Over time, the character evolved to its current form, which is still used today.The character 鞋 (xié) also has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the Warring States period (475–221 BC). In its original form, the character depicted a shoe with a high heel. Over time, the character evolved to its current form, which is still used today.The compound noun 皮鞋 (píxié) first appeared in the Qing dynasty (1644–1912). It quickly became the standard term for "leather shoes" in Chinese, and it is still used today.