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March 24, 2026
褳lián(lian2)
The character 褳 (lián) refers to a type of folding purse that is typically kept in one’s belt. It has historical significance in Chinese culture, often associated with practicality and the storage of small personal items.
Strokes15Radical衤Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient China, personal accessories like 褳 were practical items that reflected social status and cultural norms, particularly in how one carried their belongings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'folding purse' that 'leans' against your belt, reminding you of its name 'lián'. The character 褳 has the radical 衣 (clothing), suggesting it relates to items you wear or carry.
Meanings of 褳
lián(lian2)
1a folding purse kept in one's belt
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About 褳
褳Simplified
15Strokes
衤Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'folding purse' that 'leans' against your belt, reminding you of its name 'lián'. The character 褳 has the radical 衣 (clothing), suggesting it relates to items you wear or carry.
Usage Notes
While 褳 is not commonly used in contemporary Mandarin, it might appear in historical texts or discussions about traditional clothing. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the tone is important as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 褳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can enhance your appreciation of historical context in Chinese language studies. It connects with words related to clothing and personal accessories, enriching your vocabulary in a cultural sense.
Cultural Note
In ancient China, personal accessories like 褳 were practical items that reflected social status and cultural norms, particularly in how one carried their belongings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 褳 with similar-sounding characters, such as 连 (lián), which means 'to connect'. It's important to focus on the context and meaning to avoid such mistakes.
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Cultural Notes for 褳
🏮Cultural insight
In ancient China, personal accessories like 褳 were practical items that reflected social status and cultural norms, particularly in how one carried their belongings.
Word Family of 褳
Words Containing This Character2
褡裢jacket worn for Chinese wrestling褡褳
裢liánpouch hung from belt褳
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Compound Meaning
What does 褡裢 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 褳
No, 褳 is more of a historical term and is rarely used in modern Mandarin.
Typically, small personal items or valuables could be kept in a 褳, similar to how one might use a wallet today.
