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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
裎chéngto take off clothes; to bare oneselfzg, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #72599, Very Hard
裎chéngto take off one's clothesunknown, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #72599, Very Hard
裎chéngan ancient type of clothingunknown, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #72599, Very Hard
裎chéngnakedunknown, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #72599, Very Hard
裎chěngto take off clothes; to bare oneselfzg, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #72599, Very Hard
裎chěngto take off one's clothesunknown, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #72599, Very Hard
裎chěngan ancient type of clothingunknown, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #72599, Very Hard
裎chěngnakedunknown, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #72599, Very Hard
chéng(cheng2)cheng
primary
T2
  1. 1to take off clothes; to bare oneself
  2. 2to take off one's clothes
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March 24, 2026

裎chéng(cheng2)

The character 裎 (chéng) primarily means to take off clothing or to bare oneself. It can refer to the action of undressing in a literal sense and is often associated with nudity or being naked. This term is less commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in literary or historical discussions.

Strokes12Radical衤Frequency#72599DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, nudity is generally considered more taboo than in some Western cultures, reflecting the importance of modesty. The use of 裎 in literature can evoke themes of vulnerability or exposure.

Memory tip

Imagine a person shedding layers of clothing like an onion, revealing their 'naked' self underneath. The character 裎 has the radical for clothing (衣) on the left, which connects to its meaning of taking off clothes, while the right side suggests the action of removing or 'baring' oneself.

Meanings of 裎

chéng(cheng2)
primary
1to take off clothes; to bare oneself
2to take off one's clothes
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裎Simplified
12Strokes
衤Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 裎, as it may be perceived as informal or even inappropriate in certain contexts. It is typically used in literary or poetic expressions rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases like 裎去衣服 (take off clothes) or 裎裸 (naked).

HSK Study Tips

Since 裎 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students should focus on understanding its components and connections to other clothing-related terms. Learning words like 衣 (clothes) and 脱 (to take off) can provide a useful context for understanding 裎.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 裎 with 脱 (tuō), which also means to take off clothes but is more commonly used. An incorrect usage might be saying 我裎衣服 (I take off clothes) instead of 我脱衣服.

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Etymology of 裎

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

Take take off clothes 衤; to show 呈 oneself

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Decomposition of 裎

IDS Structure⿰衤呈
裎Full character
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衤yi1
left
呈cheng2
right
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How to say to take off clothes; to bare oneself in Chinese

“to take off clothes; to bare oneself” in Chinese is裎chéng

The character 裎 (chéng) primarily means to take off clothing or to bare oneself. It can refer to the action of undressing in a literal sense and is often associated with nudity or being naked. This term is less commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in literary or historical discussions.

When to use 裎

Be cautious when using 裎, as it may be perceived as informal or even inappropriate in certain contexts. It is typically used in literary or poetic expressions rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases like 裎去衣服 (take off clothes) or 裎裸 (naked).

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 裎 with 脱 (tuō), which also means to take off clothes but is more commonly used. An incorrect usage might be saying 我裎衣服 (I take off clothes) instead of 我脱衣服.

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Word Family of 裎

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裎chéngnaked

Frequently Asked Questions about 裎

No, 裎 is more commonly found in literary or historical texts rather than in everyday speech.

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