袿 (guī) - A long robe or gown worn in ancient & also refers to the sleeves or decorative parts

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guī ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

袿 · guī

A long robe or gown worn in ancient China, particularly by women;

also refers to the sleeves or decorative parts of clothing.

A long robe or gown worn in ancientalso refers to the sleeves or decorative parts

Usage highlights

Long gownGown sleevesOrnate gownSilk gownFeathered gownCeremonial gown

Synonyms

  • 袍— robe, gown
  • 衣— clothing, garment
  • 裳— lower garment, skirt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore an elegant long gown (长袿).
  • The ceremonial robe had elaborate sleeves (袿袖).
  • Ancient noblewomen's attire included decorated gowns (华袿).

Collocations

  • Long gown(长袿)
  • Gown sleeves(袿袖)
  • Ornate gown(华袿)
  • Silk gown(罗袿)
  • Feathered gown(羽袿)
  • Ceremonial gown(礼袿)

Idioms

  • Elegant attire and beautiful adornments(桂袿兰佩)
  • Graceful sleeves and flowing gowns(袿袖翩翩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 袿 was a type of long robe worn by women in ancient China, particularly during the Han and Wei-Jin periods.
  • It was often made of fine silk and could be decorated with embroidery, feathers, or other ornaments.
  • The character reflects the importance of ceremonial dress and social status in traditional Chinese society.

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