裾 (jū) - The lower hem or border of a garment & the lapel or front part of a robe.

裾Tone 1

jū ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

裾 · jū

The lower hem or border of a garment;

the lapel or front part of a robe.

The lower hem or border of a garmentthe lapel or front part of a robe.

Usage highlights

Garment hemRobe lapelSkirt hemFront of garmentLower hemLong hem

Synonyms

  • 襟— lapel, front of garment
  • 边— border, edge
  • 缘— hem, border

Antonyms

  • 领— collar (upper part vs. lower hem)
  • 袖— sleeve (side part vs. front/hem)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hem of the gown was embroidered (长袍的裾).
  • He tugged at his lapel (衣裾).
  • The robe's front panel was made of silk (袍裾).
  • She adjusted the hem of her dress (裙裾).

Collocations

  • Garment hem(衣裾)
  • Robe lapel(袍裾)
  • Skirt hem(裙裾)
  • Front of garment(前裾)
  • Lower hem(下裾)
  • Long hem(长裾)

Idioms

  • Drag the hem and pull the sleeves(曳裾拖袖)
  • Lift the hem and tread carefully(举裾涉步)
  • Cut the hem to save the shoe(断裾救履)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese clothing, the 裾 was an important decorative element, often indicating social status.
  • The term appears in classical literature describing aristocratic attire and formal dress.
  • In historical context, the length and style of the 裾 could signify one's position in society.

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