lián

archaic
technical

Meaning of

奁 means ancient women's dressing case; bridal trousseau. Pronounced lián.

  • ancient women's dressing case; bridal trousseau

Character Info

Radical
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Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
ge
chū
de
Táng
dài
jìng
lián
gōng
shí
fēn
jīng
měi
 

This unearthed Tang dynasty dressing case is exquisitely crafted.

shí
chū
jià
 
niáng
jia
huì
zhǔn
bèi
fēng
hòu
de
zhuāng
lián
 

In ancient times, when a woman got married, her natal family would prepare a generous dowry.

Shī
wén
zhōng
cháng
yòng
 
lián
 
lái
zhǐ
dài
guī
fáng
huò
jià
zhuāng
 

In classical poetry and prose, '奁' is often used to refer to the boudoir or dowry.

Measure Words

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