襩 (shǔ) - A coarse, unlined garment & simple clothing worn by common people in ancient

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襩 · shǔ

A coarse, unlined garment;

simple clothing worn by common people in ancient times.

A coarse, unlined garmentsimple clothing worn by common people in ancient

Usage highlights

coarse garmentsimple clothinghumble attireplain dresscommoner's clothingancient garment

Synonyms

  • 褐— coarse cloth; humble clothing
  • 布衣— cotton clothes; commoner
  • 素服— plain clothing

Antonyms

  • 锦— brocade; fine silk
  • 绣— embroidery; ornate clothing
  • 华服— magnificent clothing

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a simple garment (襩衣) in the ancient style.
  • The commoners dressed in coarse clothing (粗襩).
  • This type of clothing represents humble attire (襩服).

Collocations

  • coarse garment(襩衣)
  • simple clothing(襩服)
  • humble attire(襩衫)
  • plain dress(襩袍)
  • commoner's clothing(民襩)
  • ancient garment(古襩)

Idioms

  • Simple and unadorned(素襩无华)
  • Coarse clothes and simple food(襩衣粗食)
  • Humble garments and plain fare(襩服淡饭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the simple, unadorned clothing worn by common people in ancient China.
  • Symbolizes humility, simplicity, and modest living conditions.
  • Reflects the social distinction between the clothing of commoners and the elaborate garments of nobility.

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