褡 (dā) - A sleeveless jacket & a vest

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褡 · dā

A sleeveless jacket;

a vest;

a girdle;

a pouch worn at the girdle;

also refers to a type of traditional Chinese garment or a cloth bag.

A sleeveless jacketa vesta girdle

Usage highlights

Sleeveless jacketWaist pouchHorse saddlebagCloth bagOldMoney pouch

Synonyms

  • 背心— vest; sleeveless garment
  • 马甲— sleeveless jacket; vest
  • 口袋— pocket; pouch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a traditional sleeveless jacket (褡裢).
  • She carried a cloth pouch at her waist (腰褡).
  • The costume included a vest-like garment (马褡).
  • They used a saddlebag (褡裢) for the journey.

Collocations

  • Sleeveless jacket(褡裢)
  • Waist pouch(腰褡)
  • Horse saddlebag(马褡)
  • Cloth bag(布褡)
  • Old-style vest(老褡)
  • Money pouch(钱褡子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with Chinese clothing, especially sleeveless garments and practical carrying items like pouches and saddlebags.
  • Often seen in historical contexts, representing everyday items from pre-modern China.

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