婂 (mián) - Silk floss & fine silk

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mián ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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婂 · mián

Silk floss;

fine silk;

soft, delicate fabric;

often used in classical texts to describe luxurious textiles.

Silk flossfine silksoft, delicate fabric

Usage highlights

silk floss robefine silk garmentsilk floss fabricdelicate silkluxurious silk

Synonyms

  • 绵— silk floss; soft
  • 丝— silk
  • 绸— silk fabric

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe was made of fine silk floss (婂袍).
  • She wore a delicate silk garment (婂衣).
  • Ancient textiles included this type of fine silk (婂帛).

Collocations

  • silk floss robe(婂袍)
  • fine silk garment(婂衣)
  • silk floss fabric(婂帛)
  • delicate silk(婂绵)
  • luxurious silk(婂锦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing luxurious textiles and clothing.
  • Represents fine craftsmanship in traditional Chinese silk production.
  • Associated with elegance and refinement in historical clothing.

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