帔 (pèi) - A type of ancient cape, cloak, or ornamental & also refers to a kind of Buddhist vestment.

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pèi ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 巾

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帔 · pèi

A type of ancient cape, cloak, or ornamental shawl worn in traditional Chinese attire;

also refers to a kind of Buddhist vestment.

A type of ancient cape, cloak, or ornamentalalso refers to a kind of Buddhist vestment.

Usage highlights

PhoenixCeremonial capeOpera costume capeBuddhist vestmentOrnamental shawlAncient cloak

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The empress wore a phoenix-tail cape (凤帔).
  • In opera, the costume includes a cape (戏帔).
  • Buddhist monks wear ceremonial vestments (袈裟帔).

Collocations

  • Phoenix-tail cape(凤帔)
  • Ceremonial cape(礼帔)
  • Opera costume cape(戏帔)
  • Buddhist vestment(袈裟帔)
  • Ornamental shawl(霞帔)
  • Ancient cloak(古帔)

Idioms

  • Phoenix coronet and cape(凤冠霞帔)
  • Golden cape and jade pendant(金帔玉珮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally worn by nobility and in ceremonial contexts, especially by women of high status.
  • Commonly featured in Chinese opera costumes and traditional wedding attire.
  • Also used in Buddhist monastic dress as a type of ceremonial garment.

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