繑 (qiāo) - To turn up the edge (as of a & to roll up

繑Tone 1

qiāo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

繑 · qiāo

To turn up the edge (as of a sleeve or trouser leg);

to roll up;

also refers to a type of footwear or a stirrup.

To turn up the edge (as of ato roll upalso refers to a type of footwear or

Usage highlights

Roll up sleevesTurn up trouser legsStirrupFootwear with rolled edgesRoll upEdge rolling

Synonyms

  • 卷— to roll up
  • 挽— to roll up (sleeves)

Antonyms

  • 放— to let down, to release
  • 垂— to hang down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rolled up his sleeves (繑起袖子) before starting work.
  • She turned up her trouser legs (繑起裤腿) to wade through the water.
  • This type of stirrup is called a 繑.
  • Traditional footwear with rolled edges is known as 繑鞋.

Collocations

  • Roll up sleeves(繑袖)
  • Turn up trouser legs(繑裤腿)
  • Stirrup(繑)
  • Footwear with rolled edges(繑鞋)
  • Roll up(繑起)
  • Edge rolling(繑边)

Idioms

  • Roll up sleeves and work hard(繑袖奮臂)
  • Turn up trousers and wade through(繑褲涉水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical texts describing practical actions like rolling up clothing.
  • It was used historically for specific types of footwear and equestrian equipment.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but preserved in specialized contexts.

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