褏 (xiù) - Sleeve — refers to the sleeve of a & also used in classical texts to describe something

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xiù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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褏 · xiù

Sleeve — refers to the sleeve of a garment;

also used in classical texts to describe something sleeve-like or flowing.

Sleeve — refers to the sleeve of aalso used in classical texts to describe something

Usage highlights

Sleeve openingInside the sleeveSleeve edgeWide sleeveNarrow sleeveSleeve lining

Synonyms

  • 袖— sleeve (more common modern form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe had wide sleeves (褏袖).
  • He pulled a document from his sleeve (褏中).
  • In ancient times, sleeves were used to carry small items (褏藏).

Collocations

  • Sleeve opening(褏口)
  • Inside the sleeve(褏中)
  • Sleeve edge(褏缘)
  • Wide sleeve(广褏)
  • Narrow sleeve(窄褏)
  • Sleeve lining(褏里)

Idioms

  • To have something up one's sleeve(褏中藏物)
  • To pull from the sleeve(褏中取物)
  • Flowing sleeves(褏袂飘飘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, sleeves were often used to carry small items like documents, money, or gifts.
  • Wide sleeves were associated with scholarly and aristocratic attire in traditional Chinese clothing.
  • The character appears in classical literature describing gestures and movements involving sleeves.

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