襈 (zhuàn) - Ornamental border or trim on clothing, particularly on & decorative edging on garments.

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襈 · zhuàn

Ornamental border or trim on clothing, particularly on the edges of sleeves or hems;

decorative edging on garments.

Ornamental border or trim on clothing, particularly ondecorative edging on garments.

Usage highlights

Clothing trimSleeve borderDecorative edgingGarment ornamentationSilk borderOrnamental hem

Synonyms

  • 边— border, edge
  • 缘— hem, edge, border
  • 饰边— decorative border

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe had exquisite silk trim (襈边).
  • Traditional Hanfu often features decorative borders (衣襈).
  • She admired the intricate sleeve edging (袖襈).

Collocations

  • Clothing trim(衣襈)
  • Sleeve border(袖襈)
  • Decorative edging(襈边)
  • Garment ornamentation(服襈)
  • Silk border(丝襈)
  • Ornamental hem(襈缘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical texts describing traditional Chinese clothing, especially ceremonial robes.
  • Reflects the importance of detailed craftsmanship in traditional Chinese garment making.
  • Associated with formal and ceremonial attire rather than everyday clothing.

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