襭 (xié) - To tuck up the front of one's garment & to gather up

襭Tone 2

xié ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

襭 · xié

To tuck up the front of one's garment to hold or carry things;

to gather up;

to collect.

To tuck up the front of one's garmentto gather upto collect.

Usage highlights

To tuck into one's clothesGathering herbsTucking the lapelCarrying in the front of a garmentGarment gathering

Synonyms

  • 怀— to carry in one's bosom; to cherish
  • 揣— to carry in one's clothes; to hide in bosom
  • 采— to gather; to pick

Antonyms

  • 弃— to discard; to abandon
  • 散— to scatter; to disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She tucked flowers into her apron (采采卷耳，不盈顷襭).
  • The farmer gathered herbs in his garment (农夫襭草药).
  • In ancient times, people used their clothes to carry items (古人以衣襭物).

Collocations

  • To tuck into one's clothes(以衣襭之)
  • Gathering herbs(襭采)
  • Tucking the lapel(襭襟)
  • Carrying in the front of a garment(怀襭)
  • Garment gathering(衣襭)

Idioms

  • Gathering and tucking the lapel(采采卷耳，不盈顷襭)
  • Tucking the collar to carry things(襭衽以负)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects ancient Chinese practical use of clothing as carrying vessels before bags were common.
  • Appears in classical poetry like the Book of Songs describing agricultural and gathering activities.
  • Demonstrates the functional design of traditional Han Chinese clothing with wide sleeves and overlapping fronts.

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