絁 (shī) - A type of coarse, raw silk fabric & a rough silk textile used in ancient China.

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絁 · shī

A type of coarse, raw silk fabric;

a rough silk textile used in ancient China.

A type of coarse, raw silk fabrica rough silk textile used in ancient China.

Usage highlights

Coarse silk robeRough silk fabricSilk and shi fabricsShi silk clothingPlain shi silk

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 细绸— fine silk
  • 锦— brocade (elaborate patterned silk)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe was made of coarse silk (絁袍).
  • Ancient textiles included various grades of silk including shi (絁).
  • This fabric is rough raw silk (粗絁).

Collocations

  • Coarse silk robe(絁袍)
  • Rough silk fabric(粗絁)
  • Silk and shi fabrics(絁帛)
  • Shi silk clothing(絁衣)
  • Plain shi silk(素絁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Shi was a lower-grade silk used in ancient China, contrasting with finer silks.
  • Mentioned in historical texts describing clothing materials and textile trade.
  • Represented a more affordable silk option for everyday use by common people.

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