襇 (jiǎn) - Pleat, fold, crease — refers to the folds

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襇 · jiǎn

Pleat, fold, crease — refers to the folds in fabric, particularly in clothing or drapery.

Pleat, fold, crease — refers to the folds

Usage highlights

Pleated skirtClothing pleatsFold pleatsPleat designAccordion pleatsKnife pleats

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The skirt has many pleats (百褶裙).
  • She ironed the pleats carefully (仔细熨烫褶襇).
  • Traditional clothing often features intricate pleating (传统服饰常有复杂的褶襇).

Collocations

  • Pleated skirt(褶襇裙)
  • Clothing pleats(衣襇)
  • Fold pleats(打襇)
  • Pleat design(襇饰)
  • Accordion pleats(风琴襇)
  • Knife pleats(刀襇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Pleating has been an important technique in traditional Chinese clothing, especially in Hanfu and other ethnic costumes.
  • Different pleating styles carry different aesthetic and cultural significance in Chinese textile arts.

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