袍

Glyph origin
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Definitions

 * 1) (Chinese-style) long gown, robe, or cloak

Noun

 * 1) round-collared skirted over-robe, worn as the outermost layer of court dress. Made of figured silk in winter, and silk-gauze in summer, and dyed according to the rank of the wearer.

Types of Hō

 * worn by military officials, and as part of dance costumes
 * worn by civil officials