襜 (chān) - Chān — refers to the front of a & specifically the lower front part of a robe

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chān ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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襜 · chān

Chān — refers to the front of a garment;

specifically the lower front part of a robe or gown that hangs down;

also used in classical texts to describe neat and proper attire.

Chān — refers to the front of aspecifically the lower front part of a robealso used in classical texts to describe neat

Usage highlights

Neat and proper attireFluttering robe frontCarriage curtainOfficial's robe frontLower garment frontProper dress

Synonyms

  • 襟— front of garment, lapel
  • 裳— lower garment, skirt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hem of his robe (襜如) hung neatly.
  • She wore a formal gown with a long front panel (襜襜).
  • In ancient texts, officials' robes were described as having a proper front (襜帷).
  • The carriage curtain (襜车) was made of fine fabric.

Collocations

  • Neat and proper attire(襜如)
  • Fluttering robe front(襜襜)
  • Carriage curtain(襜车)
  • Official's robe front(襜帷)
  • Lower garment front(襜裳)
  • Proper dress(襜服)

Idioms

  • Neat and proper in dress and demeanor(衣冠襜如)
  • The carriage curtain fluttering in the wind(襜帷暂驻)
  • Properly attired for ceremony(襜裳济济)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the front hanging part of ancient Chinese robes, particularly in ceremonial dress.
  • In classical literature, often used to describe proper, neat attire befitting one's social status.
  • Appears in historical texts describing the dress of officials and scholars during formal occasions.

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