Definitions
full length gown (old)
Etymology
About
The character "襕" is structured with the "衣" radical on the left, indicating its relation to clothing, and the component "阑" on the right, which primarily provides phonetic guidance while also suggesting a sense of bordering or framing. Etymologically, it denoted a type of robe distinguished by its straight seams and rounded collar, worn as formal attire by officials and scholars in historical China. Over time, its meaning condensed to refer specifically to garments like the "襕衫", a structured academic robe that became conventional in later dynastic periods, reflecting a shift from a broader category of clothing to a more defined ceremonial vestment.