Meanings of 襤
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破 (pò, broken) — use 襤 (lán) when emphasizing raggedness or tattered fabric specifically, while 破 (pò) refers more broadly to something that is broken or damaged.
Be cautious not to confuse 襤 with similar characters like 破 (pò), which also means 'broken' but doesn't specifically refer to the state of fabric. This character is more informal and generally used in conversational contexts rather than formal writing.
Although 襤 is not part of the official HSK levels, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to clothing and descriptions of condition. Students should focus on recognizing its use in the context of describing items in poor condition.
Learners often confuse 襤 with the character 旧 (jiù), which means 'old' but does not imply wear and tear. For example, saying '这件衣服很旧' (This piece of clothing is very old) instead of '这件衣服很襤' (This piece of clothing is very ragged) misses the nuance of the condition.
Pronunciation of 襤
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Etymology of 襤
Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 监 represents the sound. Simplified form of 襤.
cloth
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Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 监 represents the sound. Simplified form of 襤.
- 1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half監 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaycloth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say ragged, tattered, threadbare in Chinese
“ragged, tattered, threadbare” in Chinese is襤
The character 襤 (lán) describes something that is ragged, tattered, or threadbare, often referring to clothing or fabric that is worn out. It conveys a sense of deterioration and is commonly used to depict items that have seen better days, making it suitable for both literal and metaphorical contexts.
When to use 襤
Be cautious not to confuse 襤 with similar characters like 破 (pò), which also means 'broken' but doesn't specifically refer to the state of fabric. This character is more informal and generally used in conversational contexts rather than formal writing.
襤 or something close to it
破 (pò, broken) — use 襤 (lán) when emphasizing raggedness or tattered fabric specifically, while 破 (pò) refers more broadly to something that is broken or damaged.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 襤 with the character 旧 (jiù), which means 'old' but does not imply wear and tear. For example, saying '这件衣服很旧' (This piece of clothing is very old) instead of '这件衣服很襤' (This piece of clothing is very ragged) misses the nuance of the condition.
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Word Family of 襤
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Frequently Asked Questions about 襤
You can use 襤 to describe any fabric or clothing that is worn out, such as old shirts, pants, or even curtains.
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