裋 (shù) - Coarse clothing & poor or shabby clothes worn by common people

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shù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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裋 · shù

Coarse clothing;

poor or shabby clothes worn by common people in ancient times.

Coarse clothingpoor or shabby clothes worn by common people

Usage highlights

Coarse clothingShort coarse jacketPoor man's garmentSimple hemp clothingWorn

Synonyms

  • 褐— coarse cloth; brown
  • 布衣— commoner's clothing; common people

Antonyms

  • 锦— brocade; fine silk
  • 绸— silk
  • 缎— satin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore coarse hemp clothing (裋褐).
  • The poor wore simple garments (裋褐不完).
  • Ancient laborers typically wore short coarse jackets (裋褐).

Collocations

  • Coarse clothing(裋褐)
  • Short coarse jacket(裋褐)
  • Poor man's garment(裋褐)
  • Simple hemp clothing(裋褐)
  • Worn-out clothes(裋褐不完)

Idioms

  • Wearing coarse hemp clothing(裋褐不完)
  • Dressed in simple garments(裋褐之衣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects ancient Chinese social hierarchy through clothing distinctions.
  • Associated with the working class and common people in historical contexts.
  • Represents simplicity and humility in traditional Confucian values.

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