襉 (jiǎn) - Pleat, fold (in clothing) & specifically refers to the pleats in traditional garments

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襉 · jiǎn

Pleat, fold (in clothing);

specifically refers to the pleats in traditional garments like skirts or robes.

Pleat, fold (in clothing)specifically refers to the pleats in traditional garments

Usage highlights

Skirt pleatsClothing pleatsPleat decorationPleat foldsPleat designPleat arrangement

Synonyms

  • 褶— fold, pleat (more general term)
  • 皱— wrinkle, crease

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, smooth
  • 直— straight, without folds

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The skirt has beautiful pleats (裙襉).
  • Traditional hanfu often features decorative pleats (服饰襉饰).
  • She carefully ironed the pleats (熨平襉褶).

Collocations

  • Skirt pleats(裙襉)
  • Clothing pleats(衣襉)
  • Pleat decoration(襉饰)
  • Pleat folds(襉褶)
  • Pleat design(襉样)
  • Pleat arrangement(襉排)

Idioms

  • Intricately pleated skirt(百褶裙襉)
  • Delicate pleat craftsmanship(精工细襉)
  • Graceful pleat flow(流云襉纹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in the context of traditional Chinese clothing and textile arts.
  • Reflects the importance of detailed craftsmanship in historical garment making.
  • Associated with elegant and formal attire in classical Chinese culture.

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