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外套 (wàitào) - use 襖 (ǎo) for traditional or specific styles of outerwear, while 外套 (wàitào) is a more general term for any outer garment.
襖 can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing clothing. Common collocations include phrases like '羽绒襖' (down jacket) or '春秋襖' (spring and autumn coat). Be careful with the tone; the third tone 'ǎo' can be easily confused with other tones.
Though 襖 is not an HSK word, it can be linked to vocabulary related to clothing and personal items, such as 衣服 (yīfu - clothes) and 裤子 (kùzi - pants). Students should focus on recognizing the character in context and understanding its usage in daily conversations about dressing.
Learners often confuse 襖 with similar clothing terms like 衣服 (yīfu - clothes) and may use it incorrectly in phrases. For example, saying '我穿了襖' (I wore a coat) instead of the correct '我穿了外套' (I wore an outerwear).
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Etymology of 襖
Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 夭 represents the sound. Simplified form of 襖.
clothes
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Case file: 襖
Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 夭 represents the sound. Simplified form of 襖.
- 1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half奥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayclothes
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say coat, jacket, outerware in Chinese
“coat, jacket, outerware” in Chinese is襖
襖 (ǎo) refers to a type of outerwear, typically a coat or jacket worn for warmth or protection from the elements. It is commonly used in contexts discussing clothing, particularly in colder seasons. The character implies a layered garment that is often worn over other clothing.
When to use 襖
襖 can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing clothing. Common collocations include phrases like '羽绒襖' (down jacket) or '春秋襖' (spring and autumn coat). Be careful with the tone; the third tone 'ǎo' can be easily confused with other tones.
襖 or something close to it
外套 (wàitào) - use 襖 (ǎo) for traditional or specific styles of outerwear, while 外套 (wàitào) is a more general term for any outer garment.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 襖 with similar clothing terms like 衣服 (yīfu - clothes) and may use it incorrectly in phrases. For example, saying '我穿了襖' (I wore a coat) instead of the correct '我穿了外套' (I wore an outerwear).
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Word Family of 襖
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Frequently Asked Questions about 襖
襖 primarily refers to coats and jackets, particularly those worn as outer layers.
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