Definitions
(noun)
clothes; clothing
Etymology
Pictograph of a shirt or coat.
About
The character 衣 is a fundamental pictograph that serves as both an independent word and a radical, not derived from smaller semantic or phonetic parts. Its form originated as a direct depiction of a traditional upper garment: the top strokes represent a folded collar, the central strokes indicate sleeves, and the lower strokes show loose robes over the torso. Historically, its meaning has consistently aligned with this visual origin, referring broadly to clothing. It also frequently appears as a radical in characters related to textiles, tailoring, and various body coverings.
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我喜欢这件衣服。
她每天换衣服。
妈妈在洗衣服。
衣柜里有很多衣服。
这件衣服的颜色很漂亮。
他因为天气冷而多穿了一件衣服。
旅行时，轻便的衣物很重要。
这家商店专门销售高档衣饰。