俴 (jiàn) - Sparse, thin & scanty

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jiàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

俴 · jiàn

Sparse, thin;

scanty;

ancient term for a short coat or unlined garment.

Sparse, thinscantyancient term for a short coat or unlined

Usage highlights

Sparse and thinUnlined garmentSparse vegetationThin coatScanty resourcesAncient short coat

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The coat was thin and sparse (俴俴).
  • He wore an unlined garment (俴衣).
  • The vegetation grew sparse (俴疏).

Collocations

  • Sparse and thin(俴俴)
  • Unlined garment(俴衣)
  • Sparse vegetation(俴疏)
  • Thin coat(俴服)
  • Scanty resources(俴乏)
  • Ancient short coat(俴裘)

Idioms

  • Sparse and thin(俴俴)
  • Unlined garment in ancient times(俴衣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing clothing or sparse conditions.
  • Used in ancient contexts to refer to specific types of garments, particularly unlined or short coats.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily encountered in literary or historical contexts.

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