帨 (shuì) - Handkerchief & napkin

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shuì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 巾

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帨 · shuì

Handkerchief;

napkin;

towel;

a piece of cloth used for wiping or cleaning.

Handkerchiefnapkintowel

Usage highlights

HandkerchiefCeremonial napkinTowelSilk handkerchiefEmbroidered napkinWiping cloth

Synonyms

  • 巾— cloth; towel
  • 帕— handkerchief
  • 布— cloth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wiped her face with a handkerchief (手帨).
  • The ceremonial napkin was beautifully embroidered (礼帨).
  • He carried a clean towel in his bag (巾帨).
  • The ancient handkerchief was made of silk (丝帨).

Collocations

  • Handkerchief(手帨)
  • Ceremonial napkin(礼帨)
  • Towel(巾帨)
  • Silk handkerchief(丝帨)
  • Embroidered napkin(绣帨)
  • Wiping cloth(拭帨)

Idioms

  • To wipe and clean(拭帨清洁)
  • Ceremonial handkerchief(礼帨之仪)
  • Embroidered silk napkin(绣帨丝巾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used as a ceremonial cloth in ancient Chinese rituals and ceremonies.
  • Often made of silk and embroidered with decorative patterns for formal occasions.
  • Represents cleanliness and refinement in classical Chinese culture.

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