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裢 (lián) is the simplified form of 褳, a phono-semantic compound. The radical 衤 (yī, clothing) signals a connection to garments or textiles, while the right side 连 (lián), simplified from 連, means "connect" and provides the sound, also suggesting something attached or continuous. The character refers to a traditional pouch or cloth pocket sewn into or worn alongside clothing, and is most commonly encountered in 褡裢 (dālián), a long rectangular bag draped over the shoulder or folded over a belt.
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