箋 (jiān) - Jian — refers to a slip of paper, & historically, a type of fine paper used for
箋 · jiān
Jian — refers to a slip of paper, a note, a letter, or a memorandum;
historically, a type of fine paper used for writing, poetry, or annotation.
Jian — refers to a slip of paper,historically, a type of fine paper used for
Usage highlights
memo slipletter paperwriting paperpoetry paperannotationslip/note
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I wrote a note on a slip of paper (便箋).
- She sent a letter (信箋).
- He used a memo pad (箋條).
- This is a writing paper (箋紙).
Collocations
- memo slip(便箋)
- letter paper(信箋)
- writing paper(箋紙)
- poetry paper(詩箋)
- annotation(箋注)
- slip/note(箋條)
Idioms
- To annotate and comment(箋注)
- Poetry on fine paper(詩箋)
- Letter on elegant stationery(錦箋)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically, 箋 referred to fine, often decorated paper used for poetry, letters, and scholarly annotations.
- In classical literature, 箋注 (annotation) was a key scholarly activity, commenting on and interpreting ancient texts.
- The character evokes a sense of refinement, scholarship, and classical elegance.