絇 (qú) - Decorative silk ribbon or tassel & ornamental silk cord used on ancient shoes or

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qú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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絇 · qú

Decorative silk ribbon or tassel;

ornamental silk cord used on ancient shoes or garments.

Decorative silk ribbon or tasselornamental silk cord used on ancient shoes or

Usage highlights

Silk ribbonShoe decorationHat tasselDecorative cordAncient ornamentCeremonial silk

Synonyms

  • 绦— silk ribbon, braid
  • 缨— tassel, ornamental cord

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient shoes had decorative silk ribbons (絇饰).
  • He wore a hat with silk tassels (帽絇).
  • The ceremonial robe featured intricate silk cords (礼服絇).

Collocations

  • Silk ribbon(丝絇)
  • Shoe decoration(鞋絇)
  • Hat tassel(帽絇)
  • Decorative cord(装饰絇)
  • Ancient ornament(古絇)
  • Ceremonial silk(礼絇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the decorative silk ribbons or cords used on ancient Chinese shoes, particularly in ceremonial contexts.
  • Associated with traditional Chinese clothing and accessories, representing elegance and refinement.
  • The character contains the silk radical (糸), indicating its connection to silk materials.

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