韤 (wà) - Socks — refers to footwear covering the feet & specifically ancient-style socks or foot coverings.

韤Tone 4

wà ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

韤 · wà

Socks — refers to footwear covering the feet;

specifically ancient-style socks or foot coverings.

Socks — refers to footwear covering the feetspecifically ancient-style socks or foot coverings.

Usage highlights

Silk socksAncient socksCotton socksSock materialSock weavingFoot socks

Synonyms

  • 袜— socks (modern simplified form)
  • 足衣— foot clothing (archaic term for socks)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore traditional silk socks (丝韤).
  • The ancient socks were discovered in the tomb (古墓中的韤).
  • She studies historical clothing including socks (古代服饰包括韤).

Collocations

  • Silk socks(丝韤)
  • Ancient socks(古韤)
  • Cotton socks(棉韤)
  • Sock material(韤料)
  • Sock weaving(织韤)
  • Foot socks(足韤)

Idioms

  • To mend socks(补韤)
  • To weave socks(织韤)
  • Socks and shoes(韤履)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 韤 was the ancient character for socks before being simplified to 袜
  • In ancient China, socks were an important part of formal attire and etiquette
  • The character appears in classical texts describing clothing and accessories

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