棛 (yù) - A shuttle used in weaving & a component of a loom that carries the

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棛 · yù

A shuttle used in weaving;

a component of a loom that carries the weft thread back and forth through the warp.

A shuttle used in weavinga component of a loom that carries the

Usage highlights

Weaving shuttleShuttle movementLoom shuttleWooden shuttleShuttle mechanism

Synonyms

  • 梭— shuttle (more common term for weaving shuttle)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weaver operated the shuttle (梭棛) skillfully.
  • Ancient looms used wooden shuttles (木棛).
  • The shuttle moves rapidly across the loom (织机上的棛).

Collocations

  • Weaving shuttle(织棛)
  • Shuttle movement(棛动)
  • Loom shuttle(机棛)
  • Wooden shuttle(木棛)
  • Shuttle mechanism(棛机构)

Idioms

  • The shuttle moves like a shooting star(星驰棛往)
  • Swift as the weaving shuttle(疾如飞棛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient textile technology and craftsmanship in traditional Chinese society.
  • Symbolizes diligence and the rhythmic, repetitive nature of manual labor.
  • Associated with women's work and domestic textile production in historical contexts.

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