褰 (qiān) - To lift or raise (clothing, a curtain) & to roll up

褰Tone 1

qiān ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

褰 · qiān

To lift or raise (clothing, a curtain);

to roll up;

to pull up (trousers, sleeves).

To lift or raise (clothing, a curtain)to roll upto pull up (trousers, sleeves).

Usage highlights

Lift the skirtRaise the curtainRoll up sleevesPull up trousersLift clothingRaise the hem

Synonyms

  • 撩— to lift up, to raise
  • 掀— to lift, to raise

Antonyms

  • 垂— to hang down, to droop
  • 放— to put down, to release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She lifted her skirt to cross the stream (褰裳涉水).
  • He rolled up his sleeves to work (褰袖工作).
  • The curtain was raised to begin the performance (褰帷开演).

Collocations

  • Lift the skirt(褰裳)
  • Raise the curtain(褰帷)
  • Roll up sleeves(褰袖)
  • Pull up trousers(褰裤)
  • Lift clothing(褰衣)
  • Raise the hem(褰裾)

Idioms

  • Lifting the skirt to cross the stream(褰裳涉水)
  • Raising the curtain to gaze afar(褰帷远望)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing practical actions like preparing to cross water or begin work.
  • The character contains the '衣' (clothing) radical, indicating its relationship to garments.
  • Used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday modern speech.

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