絛 (tāo) - Silk ribbon, silk braid — a thin, flat

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Silk ribbon, silk braid — a thin, flat woven silk cord used for tying or decoration.

Silk ribbon, silk braid — a thin, flat

Usage highlights

Silk ribbonJade pendant cordClothing braidRed ribbonOrnamental cordRibbon tie

Synonyms

  • 带— belt, ribbon, band
  • 绳— rope, cord

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dress was tied with a silk ribbon (丝绦).
  • He wore a jade pendant on a silk cord (玉绦).
  • Ancient robes often featured decorative braids (衣绦).
  • The gift was wrapped with a red silk ribbon (红绦).

Collocations

  • Silk ribbon(丝绦)
  • Jade pendant cord(玉绦)
  • Clothing braid(衣绦)
  • Red ribbon(红绦)
  • Ornamental cord(饰绦)
  • Ribbon tie(绦带)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in Chinese clothing as decorative trim and functional ties.
  • Commonly associated with jade pendants and other ornaments worn as accessories.
  • Represents refinement and attention to detail in traditional craftsmanship.

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