Definitions

pàn loop, belt, band

Etymology

A belt that holds up  clothes  also provides the pronunciation

About

The character "襻" is structured with the clothing radical "衤" combined with the component "攀", which provides phonetic indication while also suggesting the action of hooking or attaching. Etymologically, it originated from the specific context of traditional garment fastenings, where it denoted the loops used to secure buttons. Over time, its application widened beyond clothing to refer to various kinds of fastening loops, straps, or ties in other objects, reflecting a functional generalization while its written form remained consistent.