簔 (suō) - Straw raincoat — a traditional waterproof garment made
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Straw raincoat — a traditional waterproof garment made from woven straw, reeds, or palm leaves, used as protection against rain.
Straw raincoat — a traditional waterproof garment made
Usage highlights
Straw raincoatPalm bark raincoatBamboo hat and straw raincoatWoven raincoatRaincoat and bamboo hatStraw raincoat and coir raincoat
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The fisherman wore a straw raincoat (蓑衣) in the rain.
- Ancient Chinese farmers used raincoats made of palm bark (棕蓑).
- This painting depicts a man in a bamboo hat and straw raincoat (笠蓑).
Collocations
- Straw raincoat(蓑衣)
- Palm bark raincoat(棕蓑)
- Bamboo hat and straw raincoat(笠蓑)
- Woven raincoat(织蓑)
- Raincoat and bamboo hat(蓑笠)
- Straw raincoat and coir raincoat(蓑棕)
Idioms
- Raincoat and bamboo hat, fishing alone in the cold river(蓑笠扁舟)
- Wearing straw raincoat in the rain(雨蓑烟笠)
Cultural background
FAQ- Traditionally made from natural materials like straw, reeds, or palm bark as waterproof clothing.
- Commonly used by farmers, fishermen, and travelers in ancient China before modern raincoats.
- Often appears in classical Chinese poetry and paintings depicting rural or fishing scenes.
- Symbolizes simplicity, rustic life, and connection with nature in traditional culture.