糹 (sī) - Silk & thread
糹 · sī
Silk;
thread;
the silk radical used in Chinese characters, often appearing in its simplified form 纟.
Silkthreadthe silk radical used in Chinese characters, often
Usage highlights
Silk radicalSilk threadSilk fabricSpinningWeavingRed silk
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This character is the silk radical (糹部).
- Many characters with this radical relate to textiles (e.g., 絲 silk).
- In simplified Chinese, it's written as 纟.
Collocations
- Silk radical(糹部)
- Silk thread(絲線)
- Silk fabric(絲綢)
- Spinning(紡糹)
- Weaving(織糹)
- Red silk(紅糹)
Idioms
- As fine as silk(細如糹)
- Connected by silk threads(糹糹相連)
- Silk and hemp(糹麻)
Cultural background
FAQ- One of the oldest Chinese radicals, dating back to oracle bone inscriptions.
- Represents silk production, one of China's most important ancient industries.
- Characters containing this radical often relate to textiles, tying, or fine things.