襏 (bó) - Straw raincoat — a traditional Chinese raincoat made

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襏 · bó

Straw raincoat — a traditional Chinese raincoat made of straw, palm fiber, or other plant materials, used for protection against rain.

Straw raincoat — a traditional Chinese raincoat made

Usage highlights

Straw raincoatRaincoat and rain hatPalm fiber raincoatRain protectionCoarse raincoatWoven raincoat

Synonyms

  • 蓑衣— straw raincoat (more common term)
  • 雨衣— raincoat (general term)

Antonyms

  • 傘— umbrella (different rain protection method)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer wore a straw raincoat (蓑襏) while working in the fields.
  • Traditional rain gear included a raincoat and rain hat (襏笠).
  • This type of raincoat is made from palm fiber (棕襏).
  • Ancient Chinese rain protection (雨襏) was made from natural materials.

Collocations

  • Straw raincoat(蓑襏)
  • Raincoat and rain hat(襏笠)
  • Palm fiber raincoat(棕襏)
  • Rain protection(雨襏)
  • Coarse raincoat(粗襏)
  • Woven raincoat(織襏)

Idioms

  • Wearing raincoat and bamboo hat(披襏戴笠)
  • Raincoat in the storm(風雨襏衣)
  • Straw raincoat and bamboo staff(襏笠竹杖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used by farmers, fishermen, and travelers in ancient China as practical rain protection.
  • Made from natural materials like straw, palm leaves, or reeds, representing early Chinese waterproof technology.
  • Often appears in classical Chinese poetry and paintings depicting rural life and natural scenery.

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