"foot" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- According to some studies, most men prefer women with small feet, such as in ancient China where foot binding was practiced.
- However, foot binding has been eradicated and trafficking in women in China has greatly reduced.
- Though foot binding is no longer practiced, many lotus shoes survive as artifacts in museums or private collections.
- The practice of foot binding was intended to enhance this characteristic, though it often made walking difficult and painful.
- The canvas was subsequently cut up and used for soldiers' foot bindings.
- However, written evidence suggests that foot binding began at the court of the Song dynasty (960-1279 CE).
- Originally, foot binding was a sign of social status.
- For women, foot binding was the price for a good marriage.
- Eventually foot binding became very popular because men thought it to be highly attractive.
- In 1904, foot binding was outlawed in many provinces, and some governmental officers asked their wives or daughters to release their bound feet.
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