氅
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Meaning: overcoat
💡 Imagine a 'chǎng' overcoat with long feathers—like a grand, flowing cape.
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Character Story & Explanation
氅 (chǎng) originally referred to a large overcoat made of bird feathers, worn by ancient Chinese scholars and Daoist immortals for warmth and elegance. Its radical 毛 (fur) hints at the material. In modern usage, 氅 appears in historical or literary contexts, evoking a sense of classical refinement and detachment from worldly affairs.
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