袺 (jié) - To tuck up the front of a garment & to hold or carry in the lap of
袺 · jié
To tuck up the front of a garment to form a pouch for carrying things;
to hold or carry in the lap of one's garment.
To tuck up the front of a garmentto hold or carry in the lap of
Usage highlights
Tuck up clothingCarry in lapGarment pouchHold in clothingSkirt pouchAncient carrying method
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She tucked up her skirt to carry fruit (袺裹果实).
- The ancient method of carrying items in clothing (以袺携物).
- He used his garment as a pouch (以衣为袺).
Collocations
- Tuck up clothing(袺衣)
- Carry in lap(袺负)
- Garment pouch(衣袺)
- Hold in clothing(袺持)
- Skirt pouch(裙袺)
- Ancient carrying method(袺载)
Idioms
- Tuck the front and carry on the back(袺之负之)
- Carry in the lap and bear on the head(袺而负之)
Cultural background
FAQ- Reflects ancient Chinese practical clothing usage before bags were common.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness in traditional daily life using clothing as tools.
- Mentioned in classical texts describing agricultural or gathering activities.