(liú) - A type of ancient Chinese ceremonial garment with & refers to the trailing hem or decorative borders

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· liú

A type of ancient Chinese ceremonial garment with flowing ribbons or decorative streamers;

refers to the trailing hem or decorative borders of traditional robes.

A type of ancient Chinese ceremonial garment withrefers to the trailing hem or decorative borders

Usage highlights

Ceremonial robe with streamersDecorative hem bordersRibbon decorationsFlowing garment streamersAncient court attireOrnamental robe borders

Synonyms

  • 衣带clothing ribbons or belts
  • 流苏tassels or fringes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dancer's ceremonial robe had flowing ribbons (裗饰).
  • Ancient nobles wore elaborate court garments with decorative borders (裗衣).
  • The hem of the traditional Hanfu had decorative streamers (裗边).

Collocations

  • Ceremonial robe with streamers(裗衣)
  • Decorative hem borders(裗边)
  • Ribbon decorations(裗饰)
  • Flowing garment streamers(裗带)
  • Ancient court attire(朝裗)
  • Ornamental robe borders(袍裗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to specific decorative elements in traditional Chinese ceremonial clothing, particularly in ancient court attire.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing elaborate ceremonial garments worn by nobility.
  • Represents the aesthetic attention to detail in traditional Chinese clothing design.

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