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March 24, 2026
褟tā(ta1)
The character 褟 (tā) refers to a type of inner garment, commonly known as a singlet or inner shirt. It can also imply the action of sewing, particularly in the context of attaching fabric to clothing. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be more relevant in specific discussions about clothing or tailoring.
Strokes15Radical衤Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the inner garment symbolizes modesty and is often worn as a base layer, reflecting the layered nature of Chinese clothing styles historically.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'T-shirt' being sewn onto another garment. The 'T' in T-shirt resembles the pronunciation 'tā', while the character 褟 includes the radical for 'clothing' (衣), reminding you it's related to garments. Envision a tailor carefully sewing a singlet to emphasize its meaning.
Meanings of 褟
tā(ta1)
1singlet, inner shirt; to sew
2to sew onto clothing
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褟Simplified
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衤Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'T-shirt' being sewn onto another garment. The 'T' in T-shirt resembles the pronunciation 'tā', while the character 褟 includes the radical for 'clothing' (衣), reminding you it's related to garments. Envision a tailor carefully sewing a singlet to emphasize its meaning.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 褟 with other clothing-related terms. It is more formal and specific compared to everyday terms for shirts. Pay attention to contexts of sewing and clothing when using this word to avoid informal mistakes.
HSK Study Tips
While 褟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to clothing terms in HSK Level 1 and 2, such as 衣服 (yīfu, clothes) and 裙子 (qúnzi, skirt). Focus on recognizing its usage in textile contexts to build vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the inner garment symbolizes modesty and is often worn as a base layer, reflecting the layered nature of Chinese clothing styles historically.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 褟 to refer to any shirt, whereas it specifically denotes an inner shirt or singlet. For example, saying '我穿了褟' (I wore a shirt) is incorrect; it should be '我穿了T恤' (I wore a T-shirt).
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Cultural Notes for 褟
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, the inner garment symbolizes modesty and is often worn as a base layer, reflecting the layered nature of Chinese clothing styles historically.
Word Family of 褟
Words Containing This Character1
褟tāinner shirt
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Frequently Asked Questions about 褟
褟 specifically refers to inner garments like singlets, while 衣服 is a general term for clothing.
No, 褟 is more technical and less common in everyday language compared to other clothing terms.
