袙 (pà) - An ancient type of headdress or head covering & also refers to a type of scarf or

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袙 · pà

An ancient type of headdress or head covering;

also refers to a type of scarf or cloth wrap.

An ancient type of headdress or head coveringalso refers to a type of scarf or

Usage highlights

headdresshead wrapceremonial head coveringancient headgearcloth headdress

Synonyms

  • 帽— hat, cap
  • 巾— scarf, cloth
  • 冠— crown, headdress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient headdress was called a patou (袙头).
  • She wore a decorative head wrap (头袙).
  • Historical records mention ceremonial head coverings (礼袙).

Collocations

  • headdress(袙头)
  • head wrap(头袙)
  • ceremonial head covering(礼袙)
  • ancient headgear(古袙)
  • cloth headdress(布袙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to ancient Chinese headwear, particularly during certain historical periods.
  • Used in the context of traditional clothing and ceremonial attire.
  • Appears in classical texts describing historical costume and fashion.

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