(zhé) - The lapel or overlapping part of clothing & also refers to a type of ancient garment.

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The lapel or overlapping part of clothing;

also refers to a type of ancient garment.

The lapel or overlapping part of clothingalso refers to a type of ancient garment.

Usage highlights

clothing lapelgarment overlaprobe lapeltraditional lapelembroidered lapel

Synonyms

  • lapel, front of garment
  • collar, neckline

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe's lapel (袩) was intricately embroidered.
  • He adjusted the overlapping part (袩) of his traditional garment.
  • This style features a distinctive lapel design (袩).

Collocations

  • clothing lapel(衣袩)
  • garment overlap(袩襟)
  • robe lapel(袍袩)
  • traditional lapel(古袩)
  • embroidered lapel(绣袩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to specific parts of traditional Chinese clothing, particularly the overlapping sections.
  • Appears in classical texts describing historical garments and their construction.
  • Represents the intricate design elements of traditional Chinese attire.

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