(guì) - The lapel or collar of a garment & specifically refers to the meeting point of the

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guì | 18 strokes | radical:

· guì

The lapel or collar of a garment;

specifically refers to the meeting point of the lapels in traditional Chinese clothing.

The lapel or collar of a garmentspecifically refers to the meeting point of the

Usage highlights

Garment collarLapel meetingCollar jointRobe lapelClothing collar

Synonyms

  • collar, neckline
  • lapel, front of garment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The collar of the traditional robe (衣襘) was intricately embroidered.
  • He adjusted the lapel (襘襟) of his jacket.
  • In ancient texts, 襘 refers to the joining of garment collars (衣領之交會處).

Collocations

  • Garment collar(衣襘)
  • Lapel meeting(襘襟)
  • Collar joint(領襘)
  • Robe lapel(袍襘)
  • Clothing collar(服襘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing traditional Chinese clothing structure.
  • Reflects the detailed terminology for garment components in historical fashion.
  • Demonstrates the precision of ancient Chinese textile and clothing vocabulary.

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