Definitions
mat; underclothing
Etymology
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Composed of the clothing radical 衤 and the phonetic component 因, 裀 originally meant an unlined garment, a mat, or a cushion. It specifically refers to layers of padding or sleeping mats spread on the ground or bed. The radical 衤 links the character to textiles and woven coverings, while 因 provides its pronunciation. Over time, the primary use of 裀 shifted from wearable garments to describe carriage cushions or layered bedding, reflecting a semantic transition from personal clothing to domestic and transport furnishings made from similar materials.
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