帤 (rú) - Coarse cloth & hemp cloth

帤Tone 2

rú ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

榕儒

帤 · rú

Coarse cloth;

hemp cloth;

ancient term for a towel or napkin.

Coarse clothhemp clothancient term for a towel or napkin.

Usage highlights

Coarse clothHemp towelAncient clothRough fabric

Synonyms

  • 布— cloth; fabric
  • 巾— towel; cloth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a coarse cloth (帤).
  • He wiped his face with a hemp towel (帤巾).
  • This fabric is as rough as the cloth described as 帤.

Collocations

  • Coarse cloth(帤布)
  • Hemp towel(帤巾)
  • Ancient cloth(古帤)
  • Rough fabric(粗帤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts referring to simple, utilitarian textiles.
  • Reflects the material culture of early China, where hemp and coarse cloth were common.

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