紵 (zhù) - Ramie — a perennial herbaceous plant (Boehmeria nivea) & ramie cloth or fabric.

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Ramie — a perennial herbaceous plant (Boehmeria nivea) whose fibers are used to make textiles;

ramie cloth or fabric.

Ramie — a perennial herbaceous plant (Boehmeria nivea)ramie cloth or fabric.

Usage highlights

Ramie fabricRamie fiberRamie plantRamie textileSummer clothWhite ramie

Synonyms

  • 苎— ramie (alternative simplified form)
  • 苎麻— ramie plant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ramie fiber is strong and durable (苎麻纤维).
  • This traditional fabric is made from ramie (苎布).
  • The plant is cultivated for its bast fibers (苎麻种植).
  • Ramie cloth feels cool and comfortable (夏布).

Collocations

  • Ramie fabric(苎布)
  • Ramie fiber(苎麻纤维)
  • Ramie plant(苎麻)
  • Ramie textile(苎纺织品)
  • Summer cloth(夏布)
  • White ramie(白纻)

Idioms

  • White Ramie Song(白纻歌)
  • Ramie robe and bamboo hat(纻衣竹冠)
  • Ramie from Wu and silk from Chu(吴纻楚缯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ramie is one of the oldest textile fibers, with a history in China dating back thousands of years.
  • In ancient times, ramie cloth (especially white ramie) was associated with purity and was used in ceremonial garments.
  • The 'White Ramie Songs' (白纻歌) were a genre of ancient Chinese poetry and dance performances.
  • Ramie fabric was particularly valued for summer wear due to its breathability and moisture-wicking properties.

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