黼 (fǔ) - Embroidered ceremonial robe & a type of ornate, square-patterned embroidery used on

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fǔ ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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黼 · fǔ

Embroidered ceremonial robe;

a type of ornate, square-patterned embroidery used on ancient Chinese ritual garments, especially those of emperors and high officials.

Embroidered ceremonial robea type of ornate, square-patterned embroidery used on

Usage highlights

Embroidered ceremonial robesEmbroidered patternEmbroidered collarEmbroidered axe patternBlack and blue embroideryEmbroidered court dress

Synonyms

  • 黻— Another type of ceremonial embroidery pattern
  • 绣— Embroidery in general
  • 纹— Pattern, design

Antonyms

  • 素— Plain, undecorated
  • 朴— Simple, unadorned

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor wore a dragon robe with intricate embroidery (黼黻).
  • This pattern is a classic ceremonial design (黼纹).
  • He was granted the privilege of wearing embroidered robes (赐黼).

Collocations

  • Embroidered ceremonial robes(黼黻)
  • Embroidered pattern(黼纹)
  • Embroidered collar(黼领)
  • Embroidered axe pattern(斧形黼)
  • Black and blue embroidery(黑与青谓之黼)
  • Embroidered court dress(黼衣)

Idioms

  • Embroidered robes and jade pendants(黼黻文章)
  • Ivy and embroidery(藻黼)
  • Embroidered axe and bow pattern(黼翣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally appeared on the most formal court dress of Chinese emperors and high-ranking officials.
  • The pattern typically consists of an axe-head shape in black and blue, symbolizing authority and judgment.
  • Part of the system of 'Twelve Ornaments' (十二章) that decorated imperial robes.
  • Represents the highest level of sartorial splendor in traditional Chinese ceremonial dress.

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