() - A variant form of 襆, meaning a cloth & a headscarf or turban

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fú | 19 strokes | radical:

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A variant form of 襆, meaning a cloth wrapper or bundle;

a headscarf or turban;

refers to simple, rustic clothing.

A variant form of 襆, meaning a clotha headscarf or turbanrefers to simple, rustic clothing.

Usage highlights

cloth bundlehead coveringrustic clothingsimple attirecarry a bundlewrap in cloth

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 华服magnificent clothing
  • 盛装formal attire; fine clothes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried his belongings in a cloth bundle (布襥).
  • The monk wore a simple head covering (头襥).
  • They dressed in plain, rustic garments (襥衣).

Collocations

  • cloth bundle(布襥)
  • head covering(头襥)
  • rustic clothing(襥衣)
  • simple attire(襥服)
  • carry a bundle(负襥)
  • wrap in cloth(襥裹)

Idioms

  • Bundle and depart(襥被而行)
  • Carrying a bundle on one's back(负襥从师)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for wrapping personal belongings when traveling.
  • Associated with scholars, monks, or travelers who carried their possessions in simple cloth bundles.
  • Represents simplicity, humility, and modest living in classical Chinese context.

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