衩 (chǎ) - Slit (in a skirt) & vent (in clothing)

衩Tone 3

chǎ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 衤

偲嫦

衩 · chǎ

Slit (in a skirt);

vent (in clothing);

also refers to underpants in certain contexts.

Slit (in a skirt)vent (in clothing)also refers to underpants in certain contexts.

Usage highlights

Skirt slitSide slitClothing ventShort pantsOpen slitHigh slit

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This skirt has a slit (裙衩).
  • The cheongsam has side slits (旗袍的侧衩).
  • He wore shorts (短裤衩).

Collocations

  • Skirt slit(裙衩)
  • Side slit(侧衩)
  • Clothing vent(衣衩)
  • Short pants(裤衩)
  • Open slit(开衩)
  • High slit(高衩)

Idioms

  • Raise the hem to expose the slit(撩衩)
  • Slit skirt(衩裙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese clothing like cheongsam, slits (衩) serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, allowing ease of movement.
  • The character reflects the tailoring aspects of Han Chinese garments, where slits were common in robes and skirts.

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