Meanings of 衽
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 衽
Podcast: 衽
Podcast: 衽
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 衽
While 衽 is primarily literary, it can be used in formal contexts when discussing traditional clothing. Avoid using it in casual conversation about modern clothing, where terms like 衣服 (yīfú) for 'clothes' are more appropriate.
Though 衽 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to topics of clothing and textiles, which are relevant at HSK Level 2 and above. Students should focus on understanding the context in which this word is used and how it relates to traditional garments.
Learners often confuse 衽 with other clothing-related terms like 袖 (xiù, sleeve) or 衣 (yī, clothes). For example, saying '我喜欢衽' (I like the collar) is vague without context; it’s better to specify the type of garment.
Pronunciation of 衽
Drill the tone of 衽 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 衽
clothes
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 衽
- 1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half壬 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayclothes
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 衽? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 衽?
Decomposition of 衽
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 衽?
How to say collar, lapel in Chinese
“collar, lapel” in Chinese is衽
The character 衽 (rèn) primarily refers to the collar or lapel of a garment, often associated with traditional Chinese clothing. It can also denote the overlapping part of a gown or a type of sleeping mat in literary contexts, highlighting its historical significance in clothing and textiles.
When to use 衽
While 衽 is primarily literary, it can be used in formal contexts when discussing traditional clothing. Avoid using it in casual conversation about modern clothing, where terms like 衣服 (yīfú) for 'clothes' are more appropriate.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 衽 with other clothing-related terms like 袖 (xiù, sleeve) or 衣 (yī, clothes). For example, saying '我喜欢衽' (I like the collar) is vague without context; it’s better to specify the type of garment.
Write 衽
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 衽 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 衽
Compound Meaning
What does 衽 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 衽
It refers to the collar or lapel of traditional Chinese garments, emphasizing its role in design.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 衽?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.