裺 (yǎn) - To tuck in or fold (clothing) & to cover or wrap

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裺 · yǎn

To tuck in or fold (clothing);

to cover or wrap;

a type of ancient garment or collar style.

To tuck in or fold (clothing)to cover or wrapa type of ancient garment or collar style.

Usage highlights

Fold the collarTuck in clothingFold the lapelWrap carefullyAncient folded garment

Synonyms

  • 折— to fold
  • 叠— to fold, to pile up
  • 裹— to wrap, to bind

Antonyms

  • 展— to spread out, to unfold
  • 开— to open

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She carefully folded the collar (裺好衣领).
  • The traditional robe had a distinctive folded design (裺襟).
  • He tucked in the blanket around the child (裺好被子).

Collocations

  • Fold the collar(裺领)
  • Tuck in clothing(裺衣)
  • Fold the lapel(裺襟)
  • Wrap carefully(裺裹)
  • Ancient folded garment(裺服)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing ancient Chinese clothing and tailoring techniques.
  • Reflects traditional garment construction methods where folding and tucking were important tailoring elements.
  • Rare character primarily of historical interest in clothing and textile contexts.

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