mèi

literary

Meaning of

袂 means sleeve (of a garment). Pronounced mèi.

  • sleeve (of a garment)

Character Info

Radical
Strokes9

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

zhèn
mèi
ér
 
yǒu
fēng
 

He shook his sleeves and left, reminiscent of ancient style.

shí
hǎo
yǒu
lián
mèi
chū
yóu
 
shì
wéi
shì
 

In ancient times, close friends traveling together, sleeves joined, was considered an elegant affair.

nǎi
fēn
mèi
zhī
 
wàng
jūn
zhēn
zhòng
 

This is the ritual of parting sleeves; I hope you take care.

zhōng
yǎn
yuán
cháng
mèi
piāo
piāo
 
姿
yōu
měi
 

In the play, the actor's long sleeves fluttered gracefully with beautiful dance moves.