About
The character "袍" has consistently denoted a specific category of clothing since its earliest appearances, constructed from the semantic component 衣 (clothing) combined with the phonetic and semantic component 包 (to wrap or envelop). This structure accurately reflects the garment's function as a long, wrapped outer robe or gown. While its graphic form has standardized over centuries, its core meaning has remained stable, referring to a voluminous garment that envelops the body. Over time, its application narrowed from a general term for robes to more specific classifications, often indicating formal, official, or ceremonial dress, yet it always retained its fundamental association with a long, wrapping garment distinct from shorter or more fitted items of clothing.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
他穿着一件新袍子。
妈妈买了一件丝绸旗袍。
戏台上演员的袍子很华丽。
这件睡袍的质地非常柔软。
皇帝身披一件绣龙的黄袍。
神父穿着黑色的长袍主持仪式。
在古代，官袍的颜色代表不同品级。
那件沾满尘土的战袍见证了他的戎马生涯。