裥 (jiǎn) - Pleat — refers to folds or pleats in

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Pleat — refers to folds or pleats in clothing, especially in traditional garments like skirts or pants.

Pleat — refers to folds or pleats in

Usage highlights

Pleated skirtPleated trousersMaking pleatsClothing pleatsFold pleats

Synonyms

  • 褶— fold, pleat
  • 皱— wrinkle, crease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The skirt has many pleats (裙裥).
  • Traditional pleated trousers (裥裤).
  • She sewed neat pleats (打裥).

Collocations

  • Pleated skirt(裙裥)
  • Pleated trousers(裥裤)
  • Making pleats(打裥)
  • Clothing pleats(衣裥)
  • Fold pleats(折裥)

Cultural background

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  • Associated with traditional Chinese clothing construction and tailoring techniques.
  • Reflects craftsmanship in garment making, particularly in historical dress.

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