Is 襱 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily appears in historical clothing contexts or specialized texts.

What is the main meaning of 襱?

The primary meaning refers to the overlapping part of traditional Chinese trousers or trouser legs, with secondary meanings related to treading or stepping.

Would 襱 be suitable for a modern name?

Generally not recommended due to its obscurity and potential for misreading. Most native speakers would not recognize this character.

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lóng ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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襱 · lóng

The overlapping part of trousers;

trouser legs;

to tread on;

to step on.

The overlapping part of trouserstrouser legsto tread on

Usage highlights

Trouser overlapTrouser legsTo tread onTo step onLeg coveringFootwear

Synonyms

裤腿— trouser legs
裤管— trouser tubes

Usage & contexts

Examples

The overlapping part of trousers(裤襱)
Trouser legs(裤襱)
To tread on something(襱步)
To step on something(襱踏)

Collocations

Trouser overlap(裤襱)
Trouser legs(裤襱)
To tread on(襱步)
To step on(襱踏)
Leg covering(襱套)
Footwear(襱履)

Idioms

Trouser legs overlapping(裤襱重叠)
Stepping carefully(襱步而行)
Treading the path(襱踏前路)

Cultural background

FAQ

Primarily used in historical contexts related to traditional Chinese clothing
Reflects the intricate design of traditional Chinese trousers with overlapping components
Rarely used in modern Chinese language except in specialized clothing contexts

襱 (lóng) - The overlapping part of trousers & trouser legs