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Learners should be cautious not to confuse 褛 with similar-looking characters. It is generally used in more formal contexts when discussing clothing. Common collocations include '褛衣' (tattered clothes) and '褛衫' (threadbare shirt).
While 褛 is not part of the official HSK levels, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to clothing and textiles, which is useful for HSK Level 3 and above when discussing personal attire.
Learners often confuse 褛 with similar characters due to its unique structure. For example, saying '褥' (rù) instead of 褛 (lǚ) leads to completely different meanings, so pay attention to the pronunciation and radicals.
Pronunciation of 褛
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Etymology of 褛
Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 褸.
cloth
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Case file: 褛
Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 褸.
- 1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half娄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaycloth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say lapel, collar; tattered, threadbare in Chinese
“lapel, collar; tattered, threadbare” in Chinese is褛
The character 褛 (lǚ) primarily refers to a type of lapel or collar on clothing, often implying a sense of wear or tattered condition. It can also describe something that is threadbare or soiled, suggesting a lack of care or maintenance in clothing.
When to use 褛
Learners should be cautious not to confuse 褛 with similar-looking characters. It is generally used in more formal contexts when discussing clothing. Common collocations include '褛衣' (tattered clothes) and '褛衫' (threadbare shirt).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 褛 with similar characters due to its unique structure. For example, saying '褥' (rù) instead of 褛 (lǚ) leads to completely different meanings, so pay attention to the pronunciation and radicals.
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Grammar Patterns of 褛
褛 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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5位幸存者最终到达安全之地时已经衣衫褴____、饥肠辘辘、精疲力尽。
The five survivors eventually reached safety, ragged, half-starved and exhausted.
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Word Family of 褛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 褛
No, 褛 is more often found in written Chinese or specialized discussions about clothing.
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