襀 (jī) - Pleat, fold, tuck — refers to the folds

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襀 · jī

Pleat, fold, tuck — refers to the folds or pleats in clothing, particularly in traditional garments like kimono.

Pleat, fold, tuck — refers to the folds

Usage highlights

Clothing pleatsKimono pleatsFabric foldsPleated skirt

Synonyms

  • 褶— pleat, fold, crease
  • 皱— wrinkle, crease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kimono has many pleats (襀).
  • She carefully folded the fabric to create pleats (襀).
  • Traditional clothing often features intricate pleating (襀).

Collocations

  • Clothing pleats(衣襀)
  • Kimono pleats(和服襀)
  • Fabric folds(布襀)
  • Pleated skirt(襀裙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in the context of traditional Japanese clothing (kimono) pleats and folds.
  • The character is more commonly used in Japanese than in modern Chinese.
  • Represents the craftsmanship involved in traditional garment making.

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