絔 (bǎi) - An ancient character with two main meanings: 1) & 2) an ancient variant of 百 (hundred).

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bǎi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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絔 · bǎi

An ancient character with two main meanings: 1) white silk or plain silk fabric;

2) an ancient variant of 百 (hundred).

An ancient character with two main meanings: 1)2) an ancient variant of 百 (hundred).

Usage highlights

white silkplain silksilk fabricancient variantsilk remnant

Synonyms

  • 帛— silk fabric
  • 素— plain silk
  • 百— hundred (when used as variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned white silk (絔).
  • This character appears as a variant for hundred (百) in some inscriptions.
  • The tomb contained remnants of plain silk fabric (絔).

Collocations

  • white silk(絔帛)
  • plain silk(素絔)
  • silk fabric(絔布)
  • ancient variant(古絔字)
  • silk remnant(絔残)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts and inscriptions as a character for silk fabrics.
  • Used as a variant form of 百 (hundred) in some historical contexts.
  • Reflects the importance of silk in ancient Chinese material culture.

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