袢 (pàn) - Unlined garment & summer clothing

袢Tone 4

pàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

袢 · pàn

Unlined garment;

summer clothing;

also refers to a type of Buddhist robe.

Unlined garmentsummer clothingalso refers to a type of Buddhist robe.

Usage highlights

Summer clothingUnlined garmentBuddhist robeLight clothingCotton garment

Synonyms

  • 衫— unlined upper garment
  • 衣— clothing, garment

Antonyms

  • 裘— fur coat, heavy winter clothing
  • 袍— lined gown, heavy robe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a light summer garment (袢衣).
  • The monk's robe is called a pàn (袢).
  • This is traditional summer clothing (夏袢).

Collocations

  • Summer clothing(夏袢)
  • Unlined garment(袢衣)
  • Buddhist robe(袢袍)
  • Light clothing(轻袢)
  • Cotton garment(棉袢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to unlined summer garments in ancient China.
  • Used in Buddhist context for specific types of monastic robes.
  • Represents lightweight, comfortable clothing suitable for warm weather.

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