衻 (rán) - The front opening or lapel of a garment & also refers to the lower hem or skirt

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rán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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衻 · rán

The front opening or lapel of a garment;

also refers to the lower hem or skirt of clothing.

The front opening or lapel of a garmentalso refers to the lower hem or skirt

Usage highlights

Garment lapelFront openingLower hemRobes and lapelsAdjust the lapelEmbroidered hem

Synonyms

  • 襟— lapel, front of garment
  • 衽— lapel, front of garment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lapel of the traditional gown(衣衻)
  • Adjusting the front opening of the robe(整衻)
  • The garment's hem was beautifully embroidered(衻边)

Collocations

  • Garment lapel(衣衻)
  • Front opening(前衻)
  • Lower hem(下衻)
  • Robes and lapels(袍衻)
  • Adjust the lapel(整衻)
  • Embroidered hem(绣衻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional Chinese clothing structure where garments typically had overlapping front openings
  • Shows attention to detail in traditional Chinese garment construction and terminology

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