衸 (jiè) - The seam or pleat in clothing & the space between the legs

衸Tone 4

jiè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

衸 · jiè

The seam or pleat in clothing;

the space between the legs;

also refers to trousers or pants.

The seam or pleat in clothingthe space between the legsalso refers to trousers or pants.

Usage highlights

pants seamclothing pleatleg spacetrouser seamgarment pleat

Synonyms

  • 缝— seam, stitch
  • 褶— pleat, fold

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The seam of the pants needs mending (裤衸).
  • Traditional clothing has intricate pleats (衣衸).
  • The space between the legs affects comfort (腿衸).

Collocations

  • pants seam(裤衸)
  • clothing pleat(衣衸)
  • leg space(腿衸)
  • trouser seam(裤衸)
  • garment pleat(衣衸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from clothing construction, specifically referring to seams and pleats in traditional Chinese garments.
  • Reflects the importance of precise tailoring in historical Chinese clothing culture.

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