幝 (chǎn) - Worn-out, tattered, ragged & specifically describing the appearance of worn-out fabric or

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幝 · chǎn

Worn-out, tattered, ragged;

specifically describing the appearance of worn-out fabric or clothing.

Worn-out, tattered, raggedspecifically describing the appearance of worn-out fabric or

Usage highlights

WornTattered clothesRagged bannerShabby and wornThreadbare fabricDilapidated state

Synonyms

  • 破— broken, torn
  • 烂— worn-out, tattered
  • 敝— shabby, worn-out

Antonyms

  • 新— new
  • 整— neat, intact
  • 华— splendid, magnificent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The clothes were worn and tattered (幝幝的衣服).
  • The banner was ragged from years of exposure (破幝的旗帜).
  • He wore a shabby, threadbare coat (一件幝旧的袍子).

Collocations

  • Worn-out appearance(幝幝)
  • Tattered clothes(幝衣)
  • Ragged banner(幝旗)
  • Shabby and worn(幝敝)
  • Threadbare fabric(幝帛)
  • Dilapidated state(幝坏)

Idioms

  • Worn-out and dilapidated(幝幝其坏)
  • Tattered and ragged(幝幝其服)
  • Shabby appearance(幝敝之容)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts describing poverty or neglect.
  • Often used in historical contexts to depict the condition of clothing or fabrics.
  • Rare in modern usage, mainly preserved in literary or historical references.

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