裴
long robes
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Readings
On'yomi
- ハイ
- ヒ
- ベ
Kun'yomi
- たちもとお.る
Meaning
裴 centers on long, flowing robes or garments, often suggesting a formal or elegant style of dress.
Study
Etymology
裴 combines 非 (not, oppose) with 衣 (clothing). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely relates to a type of long garment, possibly with 非 contributing a phonetic element.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 非 looks like two opposing wings or flaps, and the bottom 衣 is clothing. Imagine a long robe with wide, flowing sleeves that spread out like wings.
Reading mnemonic
For ハイ, picture a person wearing a long robe and waving high: high -> ハイ, as the robe flows in the wind.