(zhěn) - Mat — an archaic term for a mat

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Mat — an archaic term for a mat or covering, also used in ancient texts to refer to a type of garment or covering.

Mat — an archaic term for a mat

Usage highlights

ceremonial matancient coveringtextile matgarment covering

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a ceremonial mat (裖).
  • He laid out a fine mat (裖) for the guest.
  • In historical records, a 裖 was used as a ground covering.

Collocations

  • ceremonial mat(裖席)
  • ancient covering(古裖)
  • textile mat(织裖)
  • garment covering(衣裖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature, often describing mats or coverings used in rituals or daily life.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars of ancient Chinese texts.

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