紝 (rèn) - To thread a needle & to weave

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rèn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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紝 · rèn

To thread a needle;

to weave;

the warp in weaving.

To thread a needleto weavethe warp in weaving.

Usage highlights

Thread a needleWeaving warpWeaving and sewingSeamstressWarp threadsNeedle and thread

Synonyms

  • 织— to weave
  • 缝— to sew
  • 纫— to thread (simplified variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She threaded the needle (纫针).
  • The warp threads in weaving (织紝).
  • Skilled in weaving and sewing (紝织).
  • A seamstress at work (女紝工).

Collocations

  • Thread a needle(纫针)
  • Weaving warp(织紝)
  • Weaving and sewing(紝织)
  • Seamstress(女紝工)
  • Warp threads(经紝)
  • Needle and thread(针紝)

Idioms

  • No specific common idioms found for this character

Cultural background

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  • Historically associated with traditional textile production and women's domestic work.
  • Represents the fundamental process of threading in weaving and sewing crafts.

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