裠 (qún) - An archaic variant of 裙 (qún), meaning skirt & also used in historical texts to refer to

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qún ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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裠 · qún

An archaic variant of 裙 (qún), meaning skirt or dress;

also used in historical texts to refer to garments.

An archaic variant of 裙 (qún), meaning skirtalso used in historical texts to refer to

Usage highlights

SkirtLong skirtPleated skirtDance dressCourt dressSilk skirt

Synonyms

  • 裙— skirt, dress (modern standard form)
  • 裳— lower garment, skirt (classical)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore an elegant skirt (裠子).
  • Traditional costume with pleated skirt (百褶裠).
  • The dancer's dress (舞裠) flowed beautifully.
  • Historical records mention court dress (宫裠).

Collocations

  • Skirt(裠子)
  • Long skirt(长裠)
  • Pleated skirt(百褶裠)
  • Dance dress(舞裠)
  • Court dress(宫裠)
  • Silk skirt(罗裠)

Idioms

  • Not found in common idioms(this character is archaic)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 裠 is an ancient variant of 裙, primarily used in classical texts and historical documents.
  • In traditional Chinese clothing, skirts were important garments for women across various dynasties.
  • The character reflects the evolution of Chinese script and clothing terminology over centuries.

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