襻 (pàn) - A loop or strap for fastening & a knot or tie

襻Tone 4

pàn ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

襻 · pàn

A loop or strap for fastening;

a knot or tie;

to fasten or secure;

in clothing, a loop for buttons;

in traditional Chinese clothing, decorative fastenings.

A loop or strap for fasteninga knot or tieto fasten or secure

Usage highlights

Button loopShoe strapClothing fasteningTie up securelyDecorative knotLoop fastener

Synonyms

  • 扣— button, buckle
  • 结— knot, tie
  • 系— tie, fasten

Antonyms

  • 解— untie, loosen
  • 松— loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Button loop on clothing(纽襻)
  • Tie up the rope(用绳子襻住)
  • Decorative fastening on traditional garments(衣襻)
  • Shoe strap(鞋襻)

Collocations

  • Button loop(纽襻)
  • Shoe strap(鞋襻)
  • Clothing fastening(衣襻)
  • Tie up securely(襻住)
  • Decorative knot(花襻)
  • Loop fastener(襻扣)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese clothing as functional and decorative fasteners
  • Common in qipao/cheongsam and other traditional garments with frog buttons
  • Represents traditional craftsmanship in garment making

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