褳 (lián) - A pouch, bag, or wallet worn at the & a money belt or purse.

褳Tone 2

lián ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

褳 · lián

A pouch, bag, or wallet worn at the girdle;

a money belt or purse.

A pouch, bag, or wallet worn at thea money belt or purse.

Usage highlights

Money pouchGirdle pouchSmall pouchLeather pouchCloth pouchWaist pouch

Synonyms

  • 袋— bag, sack
  • 囊— pouch, bag
  • 包— bag, package

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried coins in his money pouch (褡褳).
  • The traditional girdle pouch was called dālian (褡褳).
  • She kept her valuables in a small pouch (小褳).
  • The merchant wore a money belt (錢褳) around his waist.

Collocations

  • Money pouch(錢褳)
  • Girdle pouch(褡褳)
  • Small pouch(小褳)
  • Leather pouch(皮褳)
  • Cloth pouch(布褳)
  • Waist pouch(腰褳)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character
  • This character appears mainly in compound words

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in clothing as a functional pouch worn at the waist or girdle.
  • Common in historical contexts for carrying money, seals, or small personal items.
  • Part of traditional Chinese dress accessories, especially during Ming and Qing dynasties.

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