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袷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
袷jiálined garmentx, 11 strokes, radical 衤
袷jiálinedunknown, 11 strokes, radical 衤
jiá(jia2) T2
  1. 1lined garment
  2. 2lined
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March 24, 2026

袷jiá(jia2)

The character 袷 (jiá) refers to a lined garment, typically used in the context of clothing that has an inner layer for warmth or comfort. It can also describe the state of being lined, indicating a textile that has an additional layer, which is common in colder climates or during winter seasons.

Strokes11Radical衤
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese dress, lined garments are often associated with quality and warmth, especially in winter clothing. The importance of lining in garments reflects the value placed on comfort and style in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy jacket with a soft lining that keeps you warm. The character 袷 looks like a person wearing a jacket (the top part) with a lining (the bottom strokes), helping you remember that it refers to lined clothing. Pronounce it as 'jiá', which sounds like 'jacket' to solidify the connection.

Meanings of 袷

jiá(jia2)
1lined garment
2lined
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About 袷

袷Simplified
11Strokes
衤Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 袷, it is important to note that it often appears in formal contexts related to clothing and fashion. Common collocations include 袷衣 (lined clothes) and 袷袄 (lined coat). Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone, 'jiá', not to be confused with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 袷 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be a useful word for students focusing on textiles or fashion. Connecting it with other clothing-related terms like 衣 (yī, clothes) can enhance vocabulary related to garments.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 袷 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using 袷 when they mean 裙 (qún, skirt) is a common mistake. Always remember that 袷 specifically refers to lined garments.

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Etymology of 袷

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)合
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Case file: 袷

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 袷

IDS Structure⿰衤合
袷Full Character
=
衤yi1
left
合ge3
right
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Which of these is a component of 袷?

How to say lined garment in Chinese

“lined garment” in Chinese is袷jiá

The character 袷 (jiá) refers to a lined garment, typically used in the context of clothing that has an inner layer for warmth or comfort. It can also describe the state of being lined, indicating a textile that has an additional layer, which is common in colder climates or during winter seasons.

When to use 袷

When using 袷, it is important to note that it often appears in formal contexts related to clothing and fashion. Common collocations include 袷衣 (lined clothes) and 袷袄 (lined coat). Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone, 'jiá', not to be confused with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 袷 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using 袷 when they mean 裙 (qún, skirt) is a common mistake. Always remember that 袷 specifically refers to lined garments.

Write 袷

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Word Family of 袷

Words Containing This Character1
袷jiálined
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Compound Meaning

What does 袷 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 袷

袷 specifically refers to lined garments, while 装 (zhuāng) generally means 'to dress' or 'to adorn' and does not imply lining.

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