Meanings of 裆
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AI Study Notes for 裆
Imagine a pair of pants where the two legs meet at the 'crotch'—the 'dāng' area. The character 裆 has the radical for 'clothing' (衣) on the left, reminding you that this is related to garments. Think of 'dāng' as a 'dangling' part of your pants that needs to fit well!
Be cautious when using 裆, as it is a somewhat technical term that might not be familiar to everyone. It is typically used in a more formal context, such as in fashion or sewing discussions. A common mistake is to use it casually in everyday conversation about pants, where simpler terms like '裤子' (kùzi) might be more appropriate.
While 裆 is not in the standard HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other clothing-related words such as 裤子 (kùzi - pants) and 衣服 (yīfu - clothes). Students should focus on learning clothing vocabulary to enhance their ability to discuss fashion and fit.
In traditional Chinese clothing, the fit and structure of the 裆 area were crucial for comfort and mobility, especially in garments like the qipao. Discussions around fit in modern clothing often reflect cultural values around appearance and practicality.
Learners often confuse 裆 with other clothing-related words like 裤子 (kùzi). An incorrect usage might be saying '我买了一个裆' (I bought a crotch), when they should instead say '我买了一个裤子' (I bought pants).
Pronunciation of 裆
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Etymology of 裆
Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 当 represents the sound. Simplified form of 襠.
clothes
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Grammar Patterns of 裆
裆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
裤____太深了。
They were too long in the crotch.
Example Sentences for 裆 (2)
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They were too long in the crotch.
Cultural Notes for 裆
In traditional Chinese clothing, the fit and structure of the 裆 area were crucial for comfort and mobility, especially in garments like the qipao. Discussions around fit in modern clothing often reflect cultural values around appearance and practicality.
Word Family of 裆
Compound Meaning
What does 裤裆 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 裆
While 裆 specifically refers to the crotch area of pants, it's not commonly used in everyday conversation. People might instead refer to pants as 裤子 (kùzi).