袖 (xiù) - Sleeve & to tuck or conceal something in one's sleeve

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xiù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

袖 · xiù

Sleeve;

to tuck or conceal something in one's sleeve;

to hide or keep secret.

Sleeveto tuck or conceal something in one's sleeveto hide or keep secret.

Usage highlights

SleeveLong sleevesShort sleevesSleevelessSleeve lengthRoll up sleeves

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sleeves of this shirt are too long (衬衫袖子).
  • He had a handkerchief tucked in his sleeve (袖子里藏着手帕).
  • She wore a dress with wide sleeves (宽袖连衣裙).
  • The magician produced a flower from his sleeve (从袖子里变出花).

Collocations

  • Sleeve(袖子)
  • Long sleeves(长袖)
  • Short sleeves(短袖)
  • Sleeveless(无袖)
  • Sleeve length(袖长)
  • Roll up sleeves(卷起袖子)

Idioms

  • Look on with folded arms(袖手旁观)
  • Shake one's sleeves and leave(拂袖而去)
  • Keep something up one's sleeve(袖藏乾坤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese clothing, sleeves were often wide and could be used to conceal small objects.
  • The idiom '袖手旁观' (look on with folded arms) reflects a cultural disapproval of passive observation without helping.
  • Sleeves in historical drama often signify social status and elegance in movement.

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