Taxonomy of meanings for 袂:　　

  • 袂 mèi (OC: mɢʷeds MC: miɛi) 彌弊切 去 廣韻：【袖也彌𡚁切一 】

    Additional information about 袂

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    • SLEEVE

      1. The general term for a sleeve is xiù 袖, and the word has a colloquial flavour.

      2. Mèi 袂 is a very formal and literary word for a sleeve.

      3. Qū 袪 refers specifically to the opening of the sleeve.