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裣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
裣liǎndraw one's hands into sleevex, 12 strokes, radical 衤
liǎn(lian3) T3
  1. 1draw one's hands into sleeve
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March 24, 2026

裣(襝)liǎn(lian3)

The character 裣 (liǎn) refers to the action of drawing one's hands into the sleeves of a garment, specifically in traditional Chinese clothing. This term is often used in literary contexts and relates to the way certain garments, like robes, are designed to envelop the wearer, conveying elegance and modesty.

Strokes12Radical衤
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the way one dresses and the manner in which garments are worn, including the act of drawing one's hands into sleeves, reflects social status and cultural values. This practice is often associated with modesty and grace in historical contexts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a graceful dancer performing in a flowing robe, where the sleeves seem to swallow her hands as she moves. The character 裣 resembles a person (亻) hiding their hands (the horizontal strokes) inside the sleeves (the outer structure). This visual connection can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation (liǎn).

Meanings of 裣

liǎn(lian3)
1draw one's hands into sleeve
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About 裣

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

Usage Notes

Because 裣 is a more literary and formal term, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It is often found in classical texts or poetic language. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms; for instance, 裙 (qún) means 'skirt,' which is a different garment altogether.

HSK Study Tips

Since 裣 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners at this level should focus on more commonly used clothing-related words, like 衣服 (yīfu, clothing) or 袖子 (xiùzi, sleeve). Understanding the structure of this character can enhance your comprehension of more complex terms in classical literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 裣 with similar-looking characters like 衣 (yī, clothing), leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying '我喜欢裣' (wǒ xǐhuān liǎn) when intending to say 'I like clothing' is incorrect; the correct word would be 衣服 (yīfu).

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Etymology of 裣

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)佥
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Case file: 裣

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 裣

IDS Structure⿰衤佥
裣Full Character
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衤yi1
left
佥qian1
right
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How to say draw one's hands into sleeve in Chinese

“draw one's hands into sleeve” in Chinese is裣liǎn

The character 裣 (liǎn) refers to the action of drawing one's hands into the sleeves of a garment, specifically in traditional Chinese clothing. This term is often used in literary contexts and relates to the way certain garments, like robes, are designed to envelop the wearer, conveying elegance and modesty.

When to use 裣

Because 裣 is a more literary and formal term, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It is often found in classical texts or poetic language. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms; for instance, 裙 (qún) means 'skirt,' which is a different garment altogether.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 裣 with similar-looking characters like 衣 (yī, clothing), leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying '我喜欢裣' (wǒ xǐhuān liǎn) when intending to say 'I like clothing' is incorrect; the correct word would be 衣服 (yīfu).

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裣

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Word Family of 裣

Words Containing This Character1
裣liǎnTaiwan pr. [liàn​rèn]襝
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 裣

In modern usage, 裣 is not commonly used and is mainly found in literary contexts.

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