裉 (kèn) - The part of a garment that extends from & the gusset or underarm section of clothing.

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裉 · kèn

The part of a garment that extends from the armpit to the waist;

the gusset or underarm section of clothing.

The part of a garment that extends fromthe gusset or underarm section of clothing.

Usage highlights

Gusset seamUnderarm seamGusset widthGusset depthGusset styleFront gusset

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tailor adjusted the gusset (裉缝) for a better fit.
  • This style has a deep underarm seam (裉深).
  • The gusset width (裉宽) affects mobility.
  • Traditional garments often have specific gusset designs (裉式).

Collocations

  • Gusset seam(裉缝)
  • Underarm seam(裉线)
  • Gusset width(裉宽)
  • Gusset depth(裉深)
  • Gusset style(裉式)
  • Front gusset(前裉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a technical term in Chinese clothing design and tailoring.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese garment construction techniques, particularly in hanfu and qipao.
  • The character is relatively rare and specialized, mainly used in tailoring contexts.

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