嫘 (léi) - Lei — refers to Lei Zu, the legendary

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léi ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

嫘 · léi

Lei — refers to Lei Zu, the legendary wife of the Yellow Emperor and credited with the invention of sericulture (silk production).

Lei — refers to Lei Zu, the legendary

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 嫘祖— Lei Zu (proper name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Lei Zu is credited with inventing sericulture (嫘祖始蚕).
  • The temple honors the Silkworm Mother, Lei Zu (嫘祖娘娘).
  • She studied the legend of Lei Zu (嫘祖传说).

Collocations

  • Lei Zu(嫘祖)
  • Lei Zu Temple(嫘祖庙)
  • Lei Zu culture(嫘祖文化)
  • Lei Zu's birthday(嫘祖诞辰)
  • Silkworm Mother Lei Zu(蚕神嫘祖)

Idioms

  • Lei Zu begins sericulture(嫘祖始蚕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Lei Zu is a major figure in Chinese mythology, revered as the inventor of silk and the wife of the Yellow Emperor.
  • She is worshipped as the Silkworm Mother and patron deity of sericulture, a cornerstone of ancient Chinese economy.
  • Her legacy is celebrated in Chinese culture, particularly in regions with historical silk production.

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