襬 (bǎi) - Hem, lower edge of a garment & the bottom part of clothing such as skirts,

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襬 · bǎi

Hem, lower edge of a garment;

the bottom part of clothing such as skirts, coats, or robes.

Hem, lower edge of a garmentthe bottom part of clothing such as skirts,

Usage highlights

Hem of a skirtHem of a garmentLower hemSwaying hemWide hemNarrow hem

Synonyms

  • 下擺— lower hem (alternative term)
  • 衣邊— garment edge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hem of her dress was embroidered (裙子的下襬).
  • He adjusted the hem of his coat (外套的下襬).
  • The robe's hem dragged on the ground (長袍的下襬).
  • She trimmed the uneven hem (修剪不齊的衣襬).

Collocations

  • Hem of a skirt(裙襬)
  • Hem of a garment(衣襬)
  • Lower hem(下襬)
  • Swaying hem(搖曳的裙襬)
  • Wide hem(寬襬)
  • Narrow hem(窄襬)

Idioms

  • Swaying skirt hem(裙襬搖搖)
  • Lifting the hem to make a salute(振襬作揖)
  • Wind-blown sleeves and fluttering hems(風袖飄襬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese clothing, the hem (襬) was often elaborately decorated to indicate social status.
  • The movement and style of garment hems were important aesthetic elements in classical dance and opera.
  • Hem length and style historically conveyed information about the wearer's age, marital status, and occasion.

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