(xiàng) - To adorn, to dress up, to decorate & refers to ornate dressing or embellishment.

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· xiàng

To adorn, to dress up, to decorate;

refers to ornate dressing or embellishment.

To adorn, to dress up, to decoraterefers to ornate dressing or embellishment.

Usage highlights

To adorn and dress upAdorned clothingAdorned hallOrnate dressingTo embellish and decorate

Synonyms

  • to decorate, to adorn
  • to make up, to adorn

Antonyms

  • plain, simple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She likes to dress up elaborately (襐饰).
  • The traditional costume was beautifully adorned (襐衣).
  • They decorated the hall for the ceremony (襐堂).

Collocations

  • To adorn and dress up(襐饰)
  • Adorned clothing(襐衣)
  • Adorned hall(襐堂)
  • Ornate dressing(襐装)
  • To embellish and decorate(襐点)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical texts describing elaborate dressing or decoration.
  • It carries connotations of refinement and aesthetic attention in traditional contexts.

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