xié

shoes

The Chinese word for 'shoes' is '鞋' (pronounced xié). Just like in English, this word can refer to many different types of footwear depending on the context. It's commonly used in everyday conversation, and you might often hear it in phrases like '鞋子' (xiézi, meaning 'pair of shoes') or '运动鞋' (yùndòng xié, meaning 'sneakers').