褼 (xiān) - A type of ancient Chinese garment or robe & also used in the name of a legendary

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褼 · xiān

A type of ancient Chinese garment or robe;

also used in the name of a legendary immortal, Wang Ziqiao (王子乔), who wore such attire.

A type of ancient Chinese garment or robealso used in the name of a legendary

Usage highlights

celestial robeceremonial robeflowing robeimmortal's robeancient attire

Synonyms

  • 袍— robe; gown
  • 衣— clothing; garment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The immortal was depicted in a celestial robe (仙褼).
  • Ancient texts describe ceremonial attire (褼衣).
  • He wore a flowing robe (长褼) during the ritual.

Collocations

  • celestial robe(仙褼)
  • ceremonial robe(褼衣)
  • flowing robe(长褼)
  • immortal's robe(神褼)
  • ancient attire(古褼)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with ancient Chinese ceremonial and immortal attire.
  • Appears in Daoist legends, particularly linked to the immortal Wang Ziqiao.
  • Reflects historical clothing styles from early Chinese dynasties.

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