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March 24, 2026
褛(褸)lǚ(lü3)
The character 褛 (lǚ) primarily refers to a type of lapel or collar on clothing, often implying a sense of wear or tattered condition. It can also describe something that is threadbare or soiled, suggesting a lack of care or maintenance in clothing.
Strokes14Radical衤Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, clothing often reflects social status and care for appearance. The term 褛 can evoke connotations of poverty or neglect, highlighting the importance of well-maintained attire in social settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a worn-out shirt with a tattered collar flapping in the wind. The 'l' sound in 'lǚ' can remind you of the 'lapel' that's frayed and faded, making it easy to connect the character with its meaning.
Meanings of 褛
lǚ(lü3)
primary
1lapel, collar; tattered, threadbare
2soiled
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About 褛
褛Simplified
褸Traditional
14Strokes
衤Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 褛
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a worn-out shirt with a tattered collar flapping in the wind. The 'l' sound in 'lǚ' can remind you of the 'lapel' that's frayed and faded, making it easy to connect the character with its meaning.
Usage Notes
Learners should be cautious not to confuse 褛 with similar-looking characters. It is generally used in more formal contexts when discussing clothing. Common collocations include '褛衣' (tattered clothes) and '褛衫' (threadbare shirt).
HSK Study Tips
While 褛 is not part of the official HSK levels, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to clothing and textiles, which is useful for HSK Level 3 and above when discussing personal attire.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, clothing often reflects social status and care for appearance. The term 褛 can evoke connotations of poverty or neglect, highlighting the importance of well-maintained attire in social settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 褛 with similar characters due to its unique structure. For example, saying '褥' (rù) instead of 褛 (lǚ) leads to completely different meanings, so pay attention to the pronunciation and radicals.
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Grammar Patterns of 褛
褛 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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5位幸存者最终到达安全之地时已经衣衫褴____、饥肠辘辘、精疲力尽。
The five survivors eventually reached safety, ragged, half-starved and exhausted.
Example Sentences for 褛 (3)
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5位幸存者最终到达安全之地时已经衣衫褴褛、饥肠辘辘、精疲力尽。
5 5 wèi xìng cún zhě zuì zhōng dào dá ān quán zhī dì shí yǐ jīng yī shān lán、 lǚ 、 jī cháng、 lù lù 、 jīng。
The five survivors eventually reached safety, ragged, half-starved and exhausted.
2
她蓬头乱发，衣衫褴褛，满是灰尘。
tā péng tóu luàn fā， ， yī shān lán， lǚ ， mǎn shì。
She had matted hair and torn dusty clothes.
3
我们在集市里，周围一大帮衣衫褴褛的小孩盯着我们看。
wǒ mén zài jí shì lǐ， ， zhōu wéi yī dà bāng yī shān lán lǚ de xiǎo hái dīng zháo wǒ mén。
We were in the bazaar with all the little urchins watching us.
Cultural Notes for 褛
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, clothing often reflects social status and care for appearance. The term 褛 can evoke connotations of poverty or neglect, highlighting the importance of well-maintained attire in social settings.
Word Family of 褛
Words Containing This Character2
褴褛ragged襤褸
褛lǚsoiled褸
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Compound Meaning
What does 褴褛 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 褛
No, 褛 is more often found in written Chinese or specialized discussions about clothing.
Yes, terms like 破 (pò) meaning 'broken' or 'torn' can sometimes convey similar meanings.
It is pronounced 'lǚ' with a third tone, which can sound like a rising tone followed by a falling tone.
