絑 (zhū) - Red silk & crimson

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zhū ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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絑 · zhū

Red silk;

crimson;

vermilion-colored silk fabric used in ancient times.

Red silkcrimsonvermilion-colored silk fabric used in ancient times.

Usage highlights

Red silkCrimson silkVermilion fabricSilk threadAncient silkSilk weaving

Synonyms

  • 红— red (general term)
  • 朱— vermilion, cinnabar red
  • 赤— red, scarlet

Antonyms

  • 素— plain, undyed silk
  • 白— white

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient robe was made of crimson silk (絑色丝绸).
  • Vermilion silk was used for ceremonial garments (絑色礼服).
  • This textile features traditional red silk weaving (絑织工艺).

Collocations

  • Red silk(絑丝)
  • Crimson silk(絑色丝绸)
  • Vermilion fabric(絑色织物)
  • Silk thread(絑线)
  • Ancient silk(古絑)
  • Silk weaving(絑织)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 絑 refers specifically to red-colored silk in ancient Chinese textiles.
  • Was used in ceremonial and aristocratic clothing during certain historical periods.
  • Represents traditional Chinese silk dyeing and weaving techniques.

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