jū
裾
front of a garment; lapel; hem
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
the large front flap or lapel of a garment (in traditional Chinese clothing)
literaryRefers specifically to the large overlapping front panel of traditional Chinese garments, such as a robe (袍) or gown.
Tā她
qīng轻
qīng轻
lā拉
zhí直
le了
cháng长
páo袍
de的
jū裾
。
She gently straightened the front flap of her robe.
Zhè这
jiàn件
hàn汉
fú服
de的
yòu右
jū裾
xiù绣
zhe着
jīng精
měi美
de的
huā花
wén纹
。
The right lapel of this Hanfu is embroidered with exquisite patterns.
noun
the front and back parts of a garment; hem; skirt (of a robe)
literaryCan refer more broadly to the lower parts of a garment that hang down, such as the hem of a robe or gown.
Qīng清
fēng风
xú徐
lái来
，
chuī吹
dòng动
tā他
kuān宽
dà大
yī衣
jū裾
。
A gentle breeze came, stirring the wide hem of his garment.
Tā他
de的
páo袍
jū裾
zhān沾
shàng上
le了
qīng清
chén晨
de的
lù露
shui水
。
The hem of his robe was wet with morning dew.
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Shī诗
rén人
cháng常
yòng用
'
luó罗
jū裾
'
lái来
xíng形
róng容
nǚ女
zǐ子
huá华
lì丽
de的
qún裙
bǎi摆
。
Poets often use 'silken hem' to describe a woman's gorgeous skirt.