絎 (háng) - To baste, tack, or quilt in sewing & a sewing technique where long stitches are used

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háng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

絎 · háng

To baste, tack, or quilt in sewing;

a sewing technique where long stitches are used to temporarily hold fabric layers together before final sewing.

To baste, tack, or quilt in sewinga sewing technique where long stitches are used

Usage highlights

Basting stitchQuiltingBaste a quiltBasting threadBasting techniqueMachine basting

Synonyms

  • 缝— to sew, stitch (broader term)
  • 绷— to baste, tack (similar technique)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She basted the quilt layers together (絎被子).
  • This sewing technique is called tacking (絎缝).
  • The tailor used long stitches for temporary holding (用絎针固定).

Collocations

  • Basting stitch(絎针)
  • Quilting(絎缝)
  • Baste a quilt(絎被子)
  • Basting thread(絎线)
  • Basting technique(絎法)
  • Machine basting(机絎)

Idioms

  • Fine needlework with even stitches(针脚匀絎)
  • Basting before final sewing(先絎后缝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 絎 is primarily used in textile and sewing contexts, especially in traditional Chinese quilting and clothing construction.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese textile craftsmanship where basting was essential for proper garment construction.
  • In modern usage, it remains specialized to sewing and textile industries rather than everyday language.

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