(xún) - A decorative silk border or trim & a silk ribbon or braid used for ornamentation.

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xún | 9 strokes | radical:

· xún

A decorative silk border or trim;

a silk ribbon or braid used for ornamentation.

A decorative silk border or trima silk ribbon or braid used for ornamentation.

Usage highlights

Silk borderDecorative trimRibbon ornamentClothing trimHair ribbonBorder decoration

Synonyms

  • border, edge
  • trim, hem
  • ribbon, belt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dress had delicate silk trim (紃边).
  • She wore a hair ribbon (头紃).
  • Ancient costumes often featured ornate borders (衣紃).

Collocations

  • Silk border(丝紃)
  • Decorative trim(花紃)
  • Ribbon ornament(饰紃)
  • Clothing trim(衣紃)
  • Hair ribbon(头紃)
  • Border decoration(边紃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 紃 was used in traditional Chinese clothing and accessories as decorative trim, particularly during ancient times.
  • The character reflects the importance of silk and textile craftsmanship in Chinese culture.
  • It appears in classical texts describing ceremonial garments and aristocratic attire.

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