襕 (lán) - Lán — a type of traditional Chinese upper & specifically refers to a scholar's robe or gown

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襕 · lán

Lán — a type of traditional Chinese upper garment;

specifically refers to a scholar's robe or gown worn during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Lán — a type of traditional Chinese upperspecifically refers to a scholar's robe or gown

Usage highlights

Scholar's robeRoundBlue robeOfficial robeCeremonial gownEmbroidered robe

Synonyms

  • 袍— robe, gown
  • 衫— upper garment, shirt
  • 衣— clothing, garment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a blue scholar's robe (蓝襕).
  • The Ming dynasty official costume included a round-collar robe (圆领襕衫).
  • This is a replica of an ancient academic dress (襕衫).
  • The ceremonial gown had elaborate embroidery (绣花襕袍).

Collocations

  • Scholar's robe(襕衫)
  • Round-collar robe(圆领襕衫)
  • Blue robe(蓝襕)
  • Official robe(官襕)
  • Ceremonial gown(襕袍)
  • Embroidered robe(绣襕)

Idioms

  • Blue robe and jade belt(蓝襕玉带)
  • Scholarly robe and official cap(襕衫冠带)
  • Dressed in ceremonial robes(衣冠襕衫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The襕袍 was a specific type of robe worn by scholars and officials during Ming and Qing dynasties.
  • It typically featured a round collar and was part of the formal academic dress for Confucian scholars.
  • The garment symbolized scholarly achievement and official status in traditional Chinese society.

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