(bèi) - A variant form of 褙, referring to a & historically used in clothing terms.

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· bèi

A variant form of 褙, referring to a type of garment or backing;

historically used in clothing terms.

A variant form of 褙, referring to ahistorically used in clothing terms.

Usage highlights

禙子裱禙禙褡纸禙布禙

Synonyms

  • standard form for backing or a type of garment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In historical texts, it refers to a type of coat or gown (禙子).
  • It can mean the backing of a book or painting (裱禙).
  • Used in traditional clothing terms (禙褡).

Collocations

  • a type of coat/gown(禙子)
  • mounting/backing of scrolls(裱禙)
  • a type of traditional garment(禙褡)
  • paper backing(纸禙)
  • cloth backing(布禙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical texts and specialized contexts related to traditional clothing or bookbinding.
  • Considered a variant character, with 褙 being the more standard form in modern usage.
  • Reflects historical clothing styles and craft techniques in Chinese material culture.

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