襎 (fán) - A carrying strap or band used for holding & historically used in ancient Chinese clothing accessories.

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fán ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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襎 · fán

A carrying strap or band used for holding objects;

historically used in ancient Chinese clothing accessories.

A carrying strap or band used for holdinghistorically used in ancient Chinese clothing accessories.

Usage highlights

Ceremonial bandOfficial attireTraditional clothing accessoryHistorical costumeDynastic dress

Synonyms

  • 带— belt, band, strap
  • 绶— ribbon, cord (especially official)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient official wore a ceremonial band (襎带) across his robe.
  • In historical dramas, you can see the襎 used in traditional attire.
  • The襎 was part of the formal dress code during certain dynasties.

Collocations

  • Ceremonial band(襎带)
  • Official attire(官服襎)
  • Traditional clothing accessory(传统服饰襎)
  • Historical costume(古装襎)
  • Dynastic dress(朝代服饰襎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in historical texts describing ancient Chinese official clothing and accessories.
  • Used in the context of traditional Chinese ceremonial dress during certain dynastic periods.
  • Represents a specific type of clothing accessory that has largely fallen out of common use.

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