襮 (bó) - Collar & to expose, to reveal, to make manifest.

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bó ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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襮 · bó

Collar;

to expose, to reveal, to make manifest.

Collarto expose, to reveal, to make manifest.

Usage highlights

Embroidered collarTo reveal intentionsGarment collarManifest clearlyTo expose faults

Synonyms

  • 领— collar, neckline
  • 表— to show, to express
  • 露— to expose, to reveal

Antonyms

  • 藏— to hide, to conceal
  • 隐— to hide, to conceal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The collar of the garment (衣襮) was embroidered.
  • He exposed his true intentions (表襮其意).
  • The design on the collar (绣襮) was intricate.

Collocations

  • Embroidered collar(绣襮)
  • To reveal intentions(表襮)
  • Garment collar(衣襮)
  • Manifest clearly(彰襮)
  • To expose faults(襮短)

Idioms

  • To expose one's shortcomings(表襮其短)
  • Unable to conceal or reveal(不彰不襮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the embroidered collar on ancient Chinese ceremonial garments.
  • By extension, came to mean 'to reveal' or 'make manifest', as a collar is a prominent, visible part of clothing.
  • Used in classical texts in both literal (clothing) and figurative (exposing) contexts.

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