(dān) - Unlined garment & single-layer clothing without lining or padding.

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Unlined garment;

single-layer clothing without lining or padding.

Unlined garmentsingle-layer clothing without lining or padding.

Usage highlights

unlined garmentunlined robesingleunlined ceremonial dressthin summer garmentunlined jacket

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • lined robe
  • padded jacket
  • fur coat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a simple unlined garment (襌衣).
  • The summer robe was made of thin silk (襌衫).
  • Ancient ceremonial garments included unlined versions (襌服).

Collocations

  • unlined garment(襌衣)
  • unlined robe(襌袍)
  • single-layer clothing(襌衫)
  • unlined ceremonial dress(襌服)
  • thin summer garment(襌褋)
  • unlined jacket(襌襦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional Chinese clothing classification where garments were categorized by layers and lining
  • Represents lightweight clothing suitable for warm weather or specific ceremonial occasions
  • Shows the sophistication of ancient Chinese textile and garment terminology

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