lán
襕
ancient robe; gown of ancient scholars
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a type of long, one-piece robe worn in ancient China
archaicRefers specifically to a style of formal robe or gown, often associated with scholars or officials in historical contexts, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The character is rare in modern usage.
Zài在
Míng明
dài代
，
jìn进
shì士
jí及
dì第
hòu后
huì会
cì赐
chuān穿
lán襕
shān衫
。
In the Ming Dynasty, those who passed the highest imperial examination were granted the privilege of wearing a 'lanshan' robe.
Zhè这
fú幅
gǔ古
huà画
zhōng中
de的
rén人
wù物
shēn身
zhuó着
lán蓝
sè色
lán襕
páo袍
。
The figure in this ancient painting is wearing a blue 'lan' robe.
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Lán襕
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
jù具
yǒu有
lì历
shǐ史
yì意
yì义
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
fú服
shì饰
。
The 'lan' is a type of traditional garment with historical significance.