The story of 袍

gown

袍 is composed of the BuShou of 衣 (clothes) and 包 (bag, wrap). 包 is the picture of a fetus being wrapped inside the fetal membrane, so 袍 is used to represent the garment for wrapping body.

Vocabulary of 袍

  • 睡袍 (robe)
  • 龍袍 (emperor's court dress)

Classification

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