褹 (yì) - A variant form of the character 袂 (mèi), & also appears as a variant of 褭 (niǎo),

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yì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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褹 · yì

A variant form of the character 袂 (mèi), meaning sleeve;

also appears as a variant of 褭 (niǎo), meaning to tie or bind.

A variant form of the character 袂 (mèi),also appears as a variant of 褭 (niǎo),

Usage highlights

Variant characterAncient manuscriptSleeve openingClothing componentTextual variantCharacter form

Synonyms

  • 袂— sleeve (standard form)
  • 袖— sleeve (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient manuscript used the variant character 褹 for sleeve (袖).
  • In some dictionaries, 褹 is listed as an alternative form (褹 is a variant).
  • The robe had elaborate 褹 decorations (衣袖 decorations).

Collocations

  • Variant character(异体字)
  • Ancient manuscript(古籍)
  • Sleeve opening(袖口)
  • Clothing component(衣物部件)
  • Textual variant(文本异文)
  • Character form(字形)

Idioms

  • Lifting the sleeve and exposing the arm(褹袖露臂)
  • Connected sleeves forming a curtain(连褹成帷)
  • Sleeves touching like clouds(褹云袖雨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as a rare variant character in classical texts and dictionaries.
  • Primarily used in historical contexts rather than modern writing.
  • Reflects the evolution of Chinese character forms over time.

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