(tuó) - Thuo — ancient term for the hem or & also refers to a type of clothing or

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tuó | 10 strokes | radical:

· tuó

Thuo — ancient term for the hem or border of a garment;

also refers to a type of clothing or decorative trim.

Thuo — ancient term for the hem oralso refers to a type of clothing or

Usage highlights

衣袉袍袉锦袉绣袉裳袉

Synonyms

  • edge, hem, border (of clothing)
  • border, edge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hem of the robe (衣袉) was embroidered with gold thread.
  • In ancient texts, 袉 refers to decorative borders (装饰边袉).
  • Traditional ceremonial garments often featured elaborate 袉 designs.

Collocations

  • garment hem(衣袉)
  • robe border(袍袉)
  • brocade trim(锦袉)
  • embroidered border(绣袉)
  • skirt hem(裳袉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ceremonial or aristocratic clothing.
  • Reflects the importance of garment details in traditional Chinese dress codes and social status.

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