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裢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
裢liána folding purse kept in one's beltx, 12 strokes, radical 衤
裢liánpouch hung from beltunknown, 12 strokes, radical 衤
lián(lian2) T2
  1. 1a folding purse kept in one's belt
  2. 2pouch hung from belt
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March 24, 2026

裢(褳)lián(lian2)

The character 裢 (lián) refers to a type of folding purse or pouch that is traditionally kept in one's belt. It is typically used to store small items securely while allowing for easy access. This term is less commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in historical texts or discussions of traditional clothing.

Strokes12Radical衤
Cultural Note

The use of pouches like 裢 reflects traditional Chinese clothing styles, where practicality met aesthetics. In historical contexts, such pouches were an essential part of attire, often seen in art and literature from various dynasties.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'pouch' (like a small bag) that 'folds' neatly and is worn on your 'belt'. The character 裢 can be visualized as a 'belt' (represented by the outer structure) holding a 'folded purse' (the inner part). Think of it as a fashionable accessory in ancient times, symbolizing practicality and style.

Meanings of 裢

lián(lian2)
1a folding purse kept in one's belt
2pouch hung from belt
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About 裢

裢Simplified
褳Traditional
12Strokes
衤Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 裢

Usage Notes

When using 裢, be mindful that it is considered somewhat archaic and may not be understood by all speakers. It's more common to use modern terms for pouches or bags, especially in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in casual contexts where more contemporary vocabulary would be appropriate.

HSK Study Tips

Although 裢 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of historical texts and cultural discussions. Focus on similar words related to clothing and accessories at your current HSK level to build a broader vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 裢 with similar-sounding words like 连 (lián), which means 'to connect'. Remember that 裢 specifically refers to a type of pouch, while 连 has different meanings. Avoid using 裢 in contexts unrelated to traditional clothing.

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Etymology of 裢

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

cloth

Semantic (meaning)衤
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Phonetic (sound)连
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Case file: 裢

  1. 1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half连 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycloth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 裢?

Decomposition of 裢

IDS Structure⿰衤连
裢Full Character
=
衤yi1
left
连Lian2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 裢?

How to say a folding purse kept in one's belt in Chinese

“a folding purse kept in one's belt” in Chinese is裢lián

The character 裢 (lián) refers to a type of folding purse or pouch that is traditionally kept in one's belt. It is typically used to store small items securely while allowing for easy access. This term is less commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in historical texts or discussions of traditional clothing.

When to use 裢

When using 裢, be mindful that it is considered somewhat archaic and may not be understood by all speakers. It's more common to use modern terms for pouches or bags, especially in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in casual contexts where more contemporary vocabulary would be appropriate.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 裢 with similar-sounding words like 连 (lián), which means 'to connect'. Remember that 裢 specifically refers to a type of pouch, while 连 has different meanings. Avoid using 裢 in contexts unrelated to traditional clothing.

Write 裢

裢

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Word Family of 裢

Words Containing This Character2
褡裢jacket worn for Chinese wrestling褡褳
裢liánpouch hung from belt褳
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Compound Meaning

What does 褡裢 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 裢

No, 裢 is considered somewhat archaic and is rarely used in contemporary language.

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