褶 (zhě) - Fold, pleat, crease — refers to folds in
褶 · zhě
Fold, pleat, crease — refers to folds in fabric or skin, especially wrinkles or pleats in clothing.
Fold, pleat, crease — refers to folds in
Usage highlights
Pleated skirtSkin wrinklesClothing foldsGeological foldFold linePleat design
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The skirt has many pleats (百褶裙).
- His forehead was full of wrinkles (额头上的褶皱).
- She ironed out the creases in her shirt (熨平衬衫的褶子).
- The geological fold was clearly visible (地质褶皱清晰可见).
Collocations
- Pleated skirt(褶裙)
- Skin wrinkles(褶皱)
- Clothing folds(衣褶)
- Geological fold(地质褶皱)
- Fold line(褶线)
- Pleat design(褶饰)
Idioms
- Countless folds and twists(百褶千折)
- Wrinkles of time(岁月的褶皱)
- Pleats of memory(记忆的褶皱)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese clothing, pleats (褶) are important decorative elements, as seen in hanfu and qipao.
- The character appears in geological terms describing rock folds, showing its scientific application.
- In calligraphy and painting, the depiction of fabric folds (衣褶) is a specialized skill.