(mǎn) - An archaic character referring to a type of

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mǎn | 16 strokes | radical:

· mǎn

An archaic character referring to a type of clothing or garment, particularly a waistcoat or sleeveless jacket.

An archaic character referring to a type of

Usage highlights

Ancient waistcoatClothing itemHistorical garmentTraditional vestSleeveless jacket

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In ancient texts, 襔 refers to a type of waistcoat (襔 in classical Chinese).
  • The character appears in historical clothing descriptions (historical 襔).
  • Some dictionaries classify it as a variant form for clothing items (clothing variant 襔).

Collocations

  • Ancient waistcoat(古襔)
  • Clothing item(衣襔)
  • Historical garment(古装襔)
  • Traditional vest(传统襔)
  • Sleeveless jacket(无袖襔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing traditional clothing.
  • Represents a specific type of upper garment in historical Chinese fashion.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern contexts.

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