fǔ​fú

ceremonial patterns

  • created sense approved 黼黻 · fǔ​fú · ceremonial patterns — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    黼黻

    fǔ​fú

    ceremonial patterns

    (bound form) patterns of axes and wavy lines embroidered on ancient official robes; used to represent status and distinction

    fú​fú

    黼 (literal) → 黼 · fǔ · axe motif 黻 (literal) → 黻 · fú · ancient embroidery

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  • created sense approved 黼黻 · fǔ​fú · literary elegance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    黼黻

    fǔ​fú

    literary elegance

    (bound form) beautiful writing or ornate literary style; compares the quality of a text to the intricate patterns of ceremonial robes

    fú​fú

    黼 (literal) → 黼 · fǔ · axe motif 黻 (literal) → 黻 · fú · ancient embroidery

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