jīn

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Word · NounTraditional紟

lapel; collar; fastening belt

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 2 examples
1.

noun

a belt or cord for fastening the lapels of a garment

literary

An archaic term found in classical texts, specifically referring to the functional tie on traditional Chinese robes.

Qīng青
qīng青
zǐ子
jīn衿
 ，
yōu悠
yōu悠
wǒ我
xīn心
 。

Your blue collar stirs longing in my heart.

2.

noun

collar; lapel (of a garment)

literary

In classical usage, the meaning extended from the fastening to the collar or lapel itself, especially in poetic contexts.

Zhěng整
sù肃
yī衣
jīn衿
 ，
yǐ以
biǎo表
zūn尊
jìng敬
 。

Straighten one's collar to show respect.