(zhī) - A type of embroidered robe or garment & also refers to a kind of knee-high sock

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zhī | 9 strokes | radical: 衤

· zhī

A type of embroidered robe or garment;

also refers to a kind of knee-high sock or legging.

A type of embroidered robe or garmentalso refers to a kind of knee-high sock

Usage highlights

embroidered robekneeceremonial garmentsilk robedecorated garmentrobe hem

Synonyms

  • robe, gown
  • socks, stockings

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dancer wore an embroidered robe (衼袍).
  • Traditional knee-high socks (衼袜) were worn with certain costumes.
  • The ceremonial garment (礼服衼) was beautifully decorated.

Collocations

  • embroidered robe(衼袍)
  • knee-high socks(衼袜)
  • ceremonial garment(礼服衼)
  • silk robe(丝衼)
  • decorated garment(彩衼)
  • robe hem(衼边)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to specific types of traditional Chinese clothing, particularly embroidered robes and leg coverings.
  • Often associated with ceremonial or performance costumes in historical contexts.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing traditional attire and accessories.

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