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March 24, 2026
裾jū(ju1)
The character 裾 (jū) refers to the hem or lapel of a garment, such as a skirt or coat. It is commonly used in the context of fashion and clothing, highlighting the lower edge of a piece of clothing that often hangs or drapes. The term captures not only the physical aspect of garments but also can imply style and elegance in clothing.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, clothing often signifies social status and personal identity, with the hem of garments being a focal point for both aesthetics and cultural expression during significant festivals or ceremonies.
Memory Tip
Imagine a stylish person wearing a beautiful skirt with a flowing hem. The character 裾 can be visualized as a 'J' and 'U' representing 'Just Under', which can remind you of the part of the garment that hangs just below the waist.
Meanings of 裾
jū(ju1)
1hem, lapel; skirt
2garment
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裾Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a stylish person wearing a beautiful skirt with a flowing hem. The character 裾 can be visualized as a 'J' and 'U' representing 'Just Under', which can remind you of the part of the garment that hangs just below the waist.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 裾 is typically used in more formal contexts related to clothing. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use 裾 specifically for hems and lapels. It often collocates with terms related to fashion, such as 裙子 (skirt) and 上衣 (top).
HSK Study Tips
Although 裾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with clothing-related words you might encounter. Focus on related garments and their descriptions, as this will assist in expanding your vocabulary around fashion.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, clothing often signifies social status and personal identity, with the hem of garments being a focal point for both aesthetics and cultural expression during significant festivals or ceremonies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 裾 with 衣 (yī), which means clothing in general. A wrong example would be saying '我喜欢衣的设计' (I like the design of the clothing) when discussing the hem; it should be '我喜欢裾的设计' (I like the design of the hem).
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Cultural Notes for 裾
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In traditional Chinese culture, clothing often signifies social status and personal identity, with the hem of garments being a focal point for both aesthetics and cultural expression during significant festivals or ceremonies.
Word Family of 裾
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裾jūgarment
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Frequently Asked Questions about 裾
In everyday conversation, 裾 is often used in discussions about fashion, tailoring, or when describing the fit of a garment.
The correct pronunciation is 'jū', with a high and level tone.
No, 裾 specifically refers to the hem or lapel of garments, so it is not used for all types of clothing indiscriminately.
