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褵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
褵líbridal veilx, 15 strokes, radical 衤
褵líbride's veil or kerchiefunknown, 15 strokes, radical 衤
lí(li2) T2
  1. 1bridal veil
  2. 2bride's veil or kerchief
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March 24, 2026

褵lí(li2)

The character 褵 (lí) refers to a bridal veil or kerchief worn by brides during traditional ceremonies. This term is often associated with cultural practices surrounding marriage and signifies purity and beauty in the context of weddings.

Strokes15Radical衤
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the bridal veil is a significant element of wedding attire, often symbolizing the bride's modesty and the importance of family heritage in marriage ceremonies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bride wearing a delicate veil (褵) that flows down like a river (the 'li' sound) of silk. The veil enhances her beauty and symbolizes her transition into a new life, capturing the essence of love and tradition.

Meanings of 褵

lí(li2)
1bridal veil
2bride's veil or kerchief
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About 褵

褵Simplified
15Strokes
衤Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 褵

Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in formal contexts related to weddings and may not be commonly found in everyday conversation. Be cautious of tone errors, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 褵 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to words about marriage and traditional attire. Students should focus on related terms like 婚礼 (wedding) and 新娘 (bride) to build context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 褵 (lí) with similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect usages. For example, saying '我有一个褵' (I have a veil) without context can sound odd; instead, specify '我有一个婚礼的褵' (I have a bridal veil).

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Pronunciation of 褵

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Etymology of 褵

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

clothes

Semantic (meaning)衤
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Phonetic (sound)离
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Case file: 褵

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 褵?

Decomposition of 褵

IDS Structure⿰衤离
褵Full Character
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衤yi1
left
离chi1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 褵?

How to say bridal veil in Chinese

“bridal veil” in Chinese is褵lí

The character 褵 (lí) refers to a bridal veil or kerchief worn by brides during traditional ceremonies. This term is often associated with cultural practices surrounding marriage and signifies purity and beauty in the context of weddings.

When to use 褵

This term is primarily used in formal contexts related to weddings and may not be commonly found in everyday conversation. Be cautious of tone errors, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 褵 (lí) with similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect usages. For example, saying '我有一个褵' (I have a veil) without context can sound odd; instead, specify '我有一个婚礼的褵' (I have a bridal veil).

Write 褵

褵

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Word Family of 褵

Words Containing This Character1
褵líbride's veil or kerchief
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Compound Meaning

What does 褵 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 褵

The bridal veil symbolizes purity and the transition into a new life for the bride, often reflecting cultural values of modesty and beauty.

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