衿 (jīn) - Collar or lapel of a garment & also refers to a scholar's gown in ancient

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jīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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衿 · jīn

Collar or lapel of a garment;

also refers to a scholar's gown in ancient times;

to cherish or harbor (feelings).

Collar or lapel of a garmentalso refers to a scholar's gown in ancientto cherish or harbor (feelings).

Usage highlights

CollarScholar's gownTo cherish feelingsLapelTo harbor gratitudeScholar

Synonyms

  • 领— collar, neckband
  • 襟— front of garment, lapel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The collar of his robe was embroidered (衣衿 embroidered).
  • She cherished deep feelings for him (衿怀 cherish in heart).
  • Ancient scholars wore blue gowns (青衿 scholars' attire).

Collocations

  • Collar(衣衿)
  • Scholar's gown(青衿)
  • To cherish feelings(衿怀)
  • Lapel(衿领)
  • To harbor gratitude(衿佩)
  • Scholar(衿士)

Idioms

  • Blue gowns of scholars(青衿学子)
  • Vying for the lead(争衿)
  • To cherish past affection(衿旧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '青衿' (blue gown) was the standard attire for scholars and students, symbolizing learning and scholarly pursuit.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the 'Book of Songs' referring to the collars of garments.
  • It carries connotations of refinement, education, and emotional depth in literary contexts.

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