袳 (chǐ) - A rare character with multiple meanings: 1) name & 2) to open or spread out clothing

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chǐ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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袳 · chǐ

A rare character with multiple meanings: 1) name of a place in ancient China;

2) to open or spread out clothing;

3) a type of decorative clothing.

A rare character with multiple meanings: 1) name2) to open or spread out clothing3) a type of decorative clothing.

Usage highlights

Ancient place nameOpening clothingDecorative clothingHistorical referenceRare character

Synonyms

  • 展— to spread out, to open (similar meaning for opening/clothing)
  • 敞— open, spacious (similar concept of opening)

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close, to shut (opposite of opening)
  • 合— to close, to join (opposite of spreading open)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 袳 appears in ancient place names (袳地).
  • It describes the action of opening garments (袳衣).
  • In historical texts, it refers to decorative clothing (袳服).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中很少使用).

Collocations

  • Ancient place name(袳地)
  • Opening clothing(袳衣)
  • Decorative clothing(袳服)
  • Historical reference(袳记)
  • Rare character(罕见字袳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and historical records as a place name.
  • Used in classical literature to describe clothing and garments.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.

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