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敛衽
liǎn​rèn

to pull lapels together

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敛衽 斂衽 liǎn​rèn
to pull lapels together
to pull the lapels of one's garment together or tuck in the hem as a sign of respect; (specifically) a traditional formal salute performed by women, also used as a polite closing in women's correspondence

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  • 裣衽 liǎn​rèn