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AI Study Notes for 褸
This character is often used in more formal contexts when discussing fashion or clothing quality. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always remember that 褸 relates specifically to collars or tattered clothing. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can change its meaning.
Although 褸 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other clothing-related words, particularly those at HSK Level 2 and above. Students should focus on understanding clothing terminology and how to describe states of wear and tear.
Learners often confuse 褸 with other clothing-related terms like 衣 (yī) or 袖 (xiù) which refer to different parts of clothing. For example, saying '我喜欢这个褸的衣' (I like this collar's clothing) is incorrect; instead, use '我喜欢这个衬衫的褸' (I like the collar of this shirt).
Pronunciation of 褸
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Etymology of 褸
Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 褸.
cloth
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Case file: 褸
Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 褸.
- 1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half婁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaycloth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say lapel, collar; tattered, threadbare in Chinese
“lapel, collar; tattered, threadbare” in Chinese is褸
The character 褸 (lǚ) primarily refers to a type of clothing accessory, specifically a lapel or collar, often indicating the part of a garment that frames the neck. It can also describe clothing that is tattered or threadbare, emphasizing the condition of wear and tear. This character is commonly used in discussions about fashion, clothing quality, or descriptions of garments.
When to use 褸
This character is often used in more formal contexts when discussing fashion or clothing quality. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always remember that 褸 relates specifically to collars or tattered clothing. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can change its meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 褸 with other clothing-related terms like 衣 (yī) or 袖 (xiù) which refer to different parts of clothing. For example, saying '我喜欢这个褸的衣' (I like this collar's clothing) is incorrect; instead, use '我喜欢这个衬衫的褸' (I like the collar of this shirt).
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Word Family of 褸
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Frequently Asked Questions about 褸
褸 specifically refers to a collar or lapel, while 衣服 (yīfu) means clothing in general.
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