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The character 裢 (lián) is the simplified form of 褳, a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical is 衤 (yī), indicating a connection to clothing or textiles. The phonetic component is 连 (lián), simplified from 連, which means "to connect" and subtly suggests something attached or continuous. The character refers to a traditional pouch, cloth bag, or pocket sewn into or carried with garments. It is most commonly found in the compound word 褡裢 (dālián), describing a long, rectangular bag worn over the shoulder or folded over a belt.