褴 (lán) - Ragged, tattered, shabby & refers to torn or worn-out clothing.

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褴 · lán

Ragged, tattered, shabby;

refers to torn or worn-out clothing.

Ragged, tattered, shabbyrefers to torn or worn-out clothing.

Usage highlights

Ragged and tatteredTattered clothesShabby appearanceRagged beggarTattered bannerWorn

Synonyms

  • 破— broken, torn
  • 烂— worn-out, tattered

Antonyms

  • 新— new
  • 整— neat, tidy
  • 华— magnificent, splendid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His clothes were in tatters (衣衫褴褛).
  • The beggar wore ragged garments (褴褛的衣衫).
  • The old flag was torn and tattered (褴褛的旧旗).

Collocations

  • Ragged and tattered(褴褛)
  • Tattered clothes(褴褛衣衫)
  • Shabby appearance(褴褛之相)
  • Ragged beggar(褴褛乞丐)
  • Tattered banner(褴褛旗帜)
  • Worn-out garments(褴褛服装)

Idioms

  • In rags and tatters(衣衫褴褛)
  • Ragged and impoverished(褴褛筚路)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical literature describing poverty or hardship.
  • Associated with the lower social classes or those experiencing difficult circumstances.
  • Used metaphorically to describe anything worn-out or dilapidated.

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