(xín) - Wide or loose garment & refers to clothing with broad sleeves or a

Tone 2

xín | 17 strokes | radical:

· xín

Wide or loose garment;

refers to clothing with broad sleeves or a loose fit.

Wide or loose garmentrefers to clothing with broad sleeves or a

Usage highlights

WideBroad sleevesLoose clothingWide robeLoose fitCeremonial wide garment

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a wide-sleeved robe (襑衣).
  • The ancient ceremonial garment had broad sleeves (襑袖).
  • This style features a loose fit (襑宽).

Collocations

  • Wide-sleeved garment(襑衣)
  • Broad sleeves(襑袖)
  • Loose clothing(襑服)
  • Wide robe(襑袍)
  • Loose fit(襑宽)
  • Ceremonial wide garment(礼襑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing ancient Chinese clothing styles
  • Reflects historical fashion with broad, flowing sleeves in ceremonial wear
  • Associated with formal attire in certain historical periods

FAQ