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襞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
襞bìpleat, fold, creaseg, 19 strokes, radical 衣
襞bìcreasesunknown, 19 strokes, radical 衣
襞bìfolds or pleats in a garmentunknown, 19 strokes, radical 衣
bì(bi4) T4
  1. 1pleat, fold, crease
  2. 2creases
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March 24, 2026

襞bì(bi4)

The character 襞 (bì) refers to a pleat, fold, or crease, particularly in the context of garments or fabric. It captures the idea of layers or folds that create texture or design in clothing. This term is often used in discussions about fashion, tailoring, or textile work.

Strokes19Radical衣
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese clothing, pleats are often a sign of craftsmanship and elegance, especially in garments like the qipao. Understanding this character can enhance appreciation for the subtlety and artistry in Chinese fashion.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tailor folding a piece of fabric to create a beautiful pleat. The character 襞 has a roof radical, suggesting the idea of clothing, and the bottom part looks like layers of fabric being neatly stacked. Think of 'b' for 'bend' like the bend of a pleat.

Meanings of 襞

bì(bi4)
1pleat, fold, crease
2creases
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About 襞

襞Simplified
19Strokes
衣Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 襞

Usage Notes

When using 襞, it's important to understand the context of clothing or textiles. Common collocations include phrases related to fashion design or garment construction. Avoid confusion with similar-sounding words, as tone mistakes can change meanings significantly.

HSK Study Tips

While 襞 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to Level 3-4 words related to fashion and clothing. Focus on related terms like 裙 (skirt) and 衣 (clothes) to build a broader vocabulary in this area.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 襞 with similar characters like 皱 (zhòu). For example, saying '我喜欢这种皱的衣服' (I like this wrinkled clothing) instead of '我喜欢这种襞的衣服' (I like this pleated clothing) misses the specific style being referred to.

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Pronunciation of 襞

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Etymology of 襞

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

cloth

Semantic (meaning)衣
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Phonetic (sound)辟
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Case file: 襞

  1. 1The meaning half衣 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half辟 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 襞

IDS Structure⿱辟衣
襞Full Character
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辟bi4
top
衣yi1
bottom
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How to say pleat, fold, crease in Chinese

“pleat, fold, crease” in Chinese is襞bì

The character 襞 (bì) refers to a pleat, fold, or crease, particularly in the context of garments or fabric. It captures the idea of layers or folds that create texture or design in clothing. This term is often used in discussions about fashion, tailoring, or textile work.

When to use 襞

When using 襞, it's important to understand the context of clothing or textiles. Common collocations include phrases related to fashion design or garment construction. Avoid confusion with similar-sounding words, as tone mistakes can change meanings significantly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 襞 with similar characters like 皱 (zhòu). For example, saying '我喜欢这种皱的衣服' (I like this wrinkled clothing) instead of '我喜欢这种襞的衣服' (I like this pleated clothing) misses the specific style being referred to.

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襞

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Word Family of 襞

Words Containing This Character1
襞bìcreases
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Compound Meaning

What does 襞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 襞

The correct pronunciation is 'bì' with a falling tone.

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