Definitions
mourning garments of coarse hemp
Etymology
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The character 缞, linked to its traditional form 縗, combines the silk radical 纟 on the left with the component 衰 on the right. In this character, 衰 serves both phonetic and semantic functions, historically referring to coarse, unhemmed garments. Thus, 缞 denotes the traditional sackcloth or mourning attire worn in classical Chinese funerary rites, reflecting the connection between textile production, indicated by 纟, and the strict dress codes for displaying filial piety and grief.