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襻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
襻pànloop, belt, bandv, 24 strokes, radical 衤
襻pànto tie togetherunknown, 24 strokes, radical 衤
襻pànto stitch togetherunknown, 24 strokes, radical 衤
pàn(pan4) T4
  1. 1loop, belt, band
  2. 2to tie together
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March 24, 2026

襻pàn(pan4)

The character 襻 (pàn) refers to tying together or stitching, often associated with bands or loops. It is commonly used in contexts involving clothing or fastening items together, emphasizing the action of securing or connecting.

Strokes24Radical衤
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese clothing, belts and loops have significant cultural importance, symbolizing status and style. The character 襻 reflects this cultural aspect by associating with garments and their fastening methods.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'pan' (pàn) where all the ingredients are stitched together with a loop. The radical 衤 (clothing) suggests its connection to garments, helping you remember that it relates to tying or fastening.

Meanings of 襻

pàn(pan4)
1loop, belt, band
2to tie together
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About 襻

襻Simplified
24Strokes
衤Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 襻

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 襻 with similar characters related to fastening, such as 系 (xì). It is primarily used in more formal or literary contexts, and does not typically appear in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 襻带 (pàn dài - belt) or 襻线 (pàn xiàn - stitching).

HSK Study Tips

Although 襻 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other characters in the clothing and fastening category, such as 衣 (yī - clothes) and 带 (dài - belt). Focus on understanding its components for better retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 襻 with 系 (xì), which also means to tie but is used more commonly. For example, saying '我系这个' (wǒ xì zhège - I tie this) should use 襻 in a more formal context, while 系 is more appropriate for everyday use.

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Etymology of 襻

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A belt that holds up 攀 clothes 衤; 攀 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 襻

  1. 1The giveawayA belt that holds up 攀 clothes 衤; 攀 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 襻?

Decomposition of 襻

IDS Structure⿰衤攀
襻Full Character
=
衤yi1
left
攀pan1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 襻?

How to say loop, belt, band in Chinese

“loop, belt, band” in Chinese is襻pàn

The character 襻 (pàn) refers to tying together or stitching, often associated with bands or loops. It is commonly used in contexts involving clothing or fastening items together, emphasizing the action of securing or connecting.

When to use 襻

Be cautious not to confuse 襻 with similar characters related to fastening, such as 系 (xì). It is primarily used in more formal or literary contexts, and does not typically appear in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 襻带 (pàn dài - belt) or 襻线 (pàn xiàn - stitching).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 襻 with 系 (xì), which also means to tie but is used more commonly. For example, saying '我系这个' (wǒ xì zhège - I tie this) should use 襻 in a more formal context, while 系 is more appropriate for everyday use.

Write 襻

襻

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Grammar Patterns of 襻

襻 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

用衣服上的领____把上衣挂起来.

Hang your coat up by the tab on the collar.

Example Sentences for 襻 (1)

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用衣服上的领襻把上衣挂起来.

yòng yī fú shàng de lǐng pàn bǎ shàng yī guà qǐ lái.

Hang your coat up by the tab on the collar.

Word Family of 襻

Words Containing This Character3
襻pànloop
纽襻button loop紐襻
扣襻fastening釦襻
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Compound Meaning

What does 襻 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 襻

While 襻 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, you might see it in discussions about traditional clothing or sewing.

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