揱 (xiāo) - Slender & long and thin

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揱 · xiāo

Slender;

long and thin;

sharp-pointed;

also refers to a type of brush or writing instrument.

Slenderlong and thinsharp-pointed

Usage highlights

Slender and longFineThin fingersSharp tipSlender bambooDelicate writing

Synonyms

  • 细— thin, fine
  • 长— long
  • 尖— pointed, sharp

Antonyms

  • 粗— thick, coarse
  • 短— short
  • 钝— blunt, dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo shoots grew slender (揱长的竹笋).
  • He used a fine-pointed brush (揱笔) for calligraphy.
  • Her fingers were long and thin (手指揱细).

Collocations

  • Slender and long(揱长)
  • Fine-pointed brush(揱笔)
  • Thin fingers(揱指)
  • Sharp tip(揱尖)
  • Slender bamboo(揱竹)
  • Delicate writing(揱书)

Idioms

  • Slender as a bamboo shoot(揱如竹笋)
  • Fine brushwork(揱笔细描)
  • Sharp and pointed(尖揱挺拔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described slender, pointed objects, particularly in nature like bamboo shoots.
  • Associated with fine writing instruments and delicate craftsmanship in classical contexts.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular but appears in classical texts and specialized descriptions.

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