衴 (dǎn) - A decorative band or border on the front & ornamental trim on garments.

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衴 · dǎn

A decorative band or border on the front of ancient Chinese clothing;

ornamental trim on garments.

A decorative band or border on the frontornamental trim on garments.

Usage highlights

decorative clothing borderornamental trimfront garment decorationceremonial robe bordersilk decorative bandembroidery trim

Synonyms

  • 边— border, edge
  • 饰— decoration, ornament
  • 缘— hem, border

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe had an elegant decorative band (衴) along the front.
  • Traditional ceremonial clothing often featured ornate trim (衴).
  • The museum displayed Han dynasty garments with decorative borders (衴).

Collocations

  • decorative clothing border(衣衴)
  • ornamental trim(衴饰)
  • front garment decoration(前衴)
  • ceremonial robe border(礼服衴)
  • silk decorative band(丝衴)
  • embroidery trim(绣衴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the importance of decorative elements in traditional Chinese clothing and ceremonial dress.
  • Demonstrates the attention to detail and symbolism in historical Chinese textile and fashion design.

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