(mián) - A decorative ribbon or ornament & a type of adornment used in traditional Chinese

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mián | 17 strokes | radical:

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A decorative ribbon or ornament;

a type of adornment used in traditional Chinese dress and accessories.

A decorative ribbon or ornamenta type of adornment used in traditional Chinese

Usage highlights

Silk ribbonHair ribbonDecorative ribbonRibbon ornamentTraditional ribbonColorful ribbon

Synonyms

  • ribbon, belt
  • ornament, decoration

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The traditional dress was adorned with silk ribbons (丝绸嬵).
  • She wore hair ornaments with delicate ribbons (发嬵).
  • The costume featured elaborate decorative trims (装饰嬵).

Collocations

  • Silk ribbon(丝绸嬵)
  • Hair ribbon(发嬵)
  • Decorative ribbon(装饰嬵)
  • Ribbon ornament(嬵饰)
  • Traditional ribbon(传统嬵)
  • Colorful ribbon(彩嬵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese clothing and accessories as decorative elements
  • Often associated with feminine adornment and traditional craftsmanship

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