毹 (shū) - Shu — refers to a type of woolen

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shū ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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毹 · shū

Shu — refers to a type of woolen blanket or felt, often used in historical or literary contexts.

Shu — refers to a type of woolen

Usage highlights

Red woolen carpetWoolen blanketFelt carpetStage carpet

Synonyms

  • 毯— blanket, carpet
  • 毡— felt
  • 氍— woolen fabric (often paired with 毹)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dancer performed on a red woolen carpet (红氍毹).
  • Ancient nomads used felt blankets (氍毹) for warmth.
  • The stage was covered with a special felt (氍毹).

Collocations

  • Red woolen carpet(红氍毹)
  • Woolen blanket(毛毹)
  • Felt carpet(毡毹)
  • Stage carpet(舞台毹)

Idioms

  • Red woolen carpet(红氍毹)
  • Woolen blanket and felt(氍毹毡毯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for woolen carpets or felt blankets, particularly in performance contexts.
  • Appears in classical literature and poetry describing luxurious textiles.
  • Associated with traditional performing arts where such carpets were used as stages.

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