Definitions
monotone garment with no lining
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The character "褧" originated in early Chinese texts as a term for an outer garment, typically made from coarse materials like hemp. Its traditional form structurally combines the radical "衣", denoting clothing, with the component "耿", which functions as a phonetic indicator. The meaning shifted from a general reference to a lined or unlined robe to a more specific designation for a simple, unlined overgarment, and the character eventually fell into disuse in modern vernacular.
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