(zhě) - Fold, pleat, crease — refers to folds in

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zhě | 16 strokes | radical:

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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

Synonyms

  • wrinkle, crease
  • fold, bend

Antonyms

  • flat, smooth
  • spread out, unfold

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.

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