絝 (kù) - Trousers, pants & specifically refers to ancient Chinese trousers or pants.

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kù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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絝 · kù

Trousers, pants;

specifically refers to ancient Chinese trousers or pants.

Trousers, pantsspecifically refers to ancient Chinese trousers or pants.

Usage highlights

Silk trousersWealthy young menAncient trousersTrouser legsLinen trousersEmbroidered trousers

Synonyms

  • 裤— trousers, pants (modern term)
  • 裤子— trousers, pants (modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore silk trousers (纨绔).
  • Ancient Chinese trousers were called kun (绔).
  • The wealthy youth were called wanku子弟 (纨绔子弟).
  • This museum displays Han dynasty trousers (汉绔).

Collocations

  • Silk trousers(纨绔)
  • Wealthy young men(纨绔子弟)
  • Ancient trousers(古绔)
  • Trouser legs(绔腿)
  • Linen trousers(布绔)
  • Embroidered trousers(绣绔)

Idioms

  • Wealthy and idle young men(纨绔子弟)
  • Silk trousers and fine food(纨绔膏粱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the leg coverings worn in ancient China, often made of silk for the wealthy.
  • The term '纨绔子弟' became a common expression for spoiled, wealthy young men who did no work.
  • In ancient times, 绔 were separate leg coverings, not the joined trousers we know today.

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