襝 (liǎn) - To draw together the front of a garment & to arrange one's clothes properly.
襝 · liǎn
To draw together the front of a garment;
to arrange one's clothes properly.
To draw together the front of a garmentto arrange one's clothes properly.
Usage highlights
Adjusting clothesArranging attireStraightening garmentsPreparing ceremonial dressGrooming appearanceTidying one's dress
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She adjusted her dress before the ceremony (襝衽).
- The bride prepared her wedding gown (襝裝).
- He straightened his attire for the important meeting (襝衣).
Collocations
- Adjusting clothes(襝衽)
- Arranging attire(襝裝)
- Straightening garments(襝衣)
- Preparing ceremonial dress(襝禮服)
- Grooming appearance(襝容)
- Tidying one's dress(襝整)
Idioms
- To adjust one's clothes and show respect(襝衽而拜)
- To straighten one's attire formally(整衣襝衽)
- To prepare one's dress with care(謹慎襝裝)
Cultural background
FAQ- Derived from ancient Chinese etiquette where proper arrangement of clothing showed respect in formal situations.
- Often used in classical literature to describe preparation for ceremonies or important meetings.
- Reflects the Confucian emphasis on proper appearance and decorum in social interactions.