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衬 (chèn) Definition: 1. Close-fitting clothes, such as underwear. - Example: 衬衫 (underwear), 衬裤 (underwear). 2. To provide an additional layer underneath. - Example: 衬绒 (lining with velvet), 衬砌 (to support or cushion). 3. To match or pair with something else. - Example: 衬托 (to set off), 陪衬 (to accompany), 映衬 (to contrast). 4. Fabric attached inside a certain part of clothing. - Example: 领衬儿 (collar lining), 袖衬儿 (sleeve lining). Further Explanation: - Origin: The original meaning refers to a single garment inside an outer garment. - Character Formation: Phonetic compound, from the radical "衣" (clothes) and phonetic "親". Additional Meanings (Noun): 1. Same as the original meaning, also called 衬衫 (underwear). - Example: 衬袍 (long clothing worn under armor during the Yuan dynasty), 衬褡 (referring to vests or close-fitting inner clothing). 2. Fabric used in clothing, hats, and shoes. - Example: 帽衬儿 (hat lining), 鞋衬儿 (shoe lining), 袖衬 (sleeve lining), 领衬 (collar lining). 3. Padding or lining. - Example: 钢衬 (steel liner), 环衬 (hoop lining). Additional Meanings (Verb): 1. To give alms or donations. - Example: 衬钱 (money given to monks during Buddhist rituals), 衬施 (donations of goods to monks). 2. To set off or highlight. - Example: 白雪衬着红梅 (white snow sets off red plums). 3. To assist or help. - Example: 帮衬 (to help), 众光棍从旁衬道 (many bachelors helped from the side).