() - sleeve & particularly refers to the sleeve of a garment

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sleeve;

particularly refers to the sleeve of a garment in classical Chinese.

sleeveparticularly refers to the sleeve of a garment

Usage highlights

sleeverobe sleevewide sleevesleeve cuffembroidered sleevesilk sleeve

Synonyms

  • sleeve (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sleeve of the robe was embroidered (袣的刺绣).
  • She tugged at his sleeve (拉他的袣).
  • The wide sleeves flowed gracefully (宽袣飘逸).

Collocations

  • sleeve(衣袖)
  • robe sleeve(袍袣)
  • wide sleeve(宽袣)
  • sleeve cuff(袖袣)
  • embroidered sleeve(绣袣)
  • silk sleeve(丝袣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing clothing and attire.
  • Reflects the importance of sleeve design in traditional Chinese garments as markers of status and style.

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