糸 (mì) - Fine silk & thread

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mì ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 糸

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糸 · mì

Fine silk;

thread;

a general term for things that are fine, small, or connected in a series;

also used as a radical in characters related to silk, textiles, or fine things.

Fine silkthreada general term for things that are fine,

Usage highlights

Silk threadFine threadSilk radicalRed thread of fateSingle threadThread connection

Synonyms

  • 丝— silk, thread
  • 线— thread, line
  • 缕— strand, thread

Antonyms

  • 粗— coarse, thick
  • 大— big, large

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Silk thread(丝糸)
  • Fine and delicate(细糸)
  • The silk radical appears in many characters (糸部).

Collocations

  • Silk thread(丝糸)
  • Fine thread(细糸)
  • Silk radical(糸部)
  • Red thread of fate(赤い糸)
  • Single thread(一糸)
  • Thread connection(糸口)

Idioms

  • Not a single thread(一糸もまとわず)
  • A thread of hope(一糸の望み)
  • Connected by a red thread(赤い糸で結ばれる)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the oldest Chinese radicals, representing silk and fine threads.
  • In Japanese culture, the 'red thread of fate' (赤い糸) symbolizes destined relationships.
  • Appears in many characters related to textiles, binding, and fine details.

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