絣 (bēng) - A type of weaving technique & a pattern created by weaving

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bēng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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絣 · bēng

A type of weaving technique;

a pattern created by weaving;

to bind or tie together;

also refers to a loom shuttle or weaving implement.

A type of weaving techniquea pattern created by weavingto bind or tie together

Usage highlights

Weaving techniqueWoven patternLoom shuttleKasuri weavingTieWeaving thread

Synonyms

  • 織— to weave; weaving
  • 編— to knit; to braid; to compile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fabric uses a special weaving technique (絣織).
  • She learned traditional Japanese kasuri weaving (絣).
  • The artisan prepared the loom shuttle (絣梭).
  • This textile features an intricate woven pattern (絣模様).

Collocations

  • Weaving technique(絣織)
  • Woven pattern(絣模様)
  • Loom shuttle(絣梭)
  • Kasuri weaving(絣)
  • Tie-dye weaving(絣染め)
  • Weaving thread(絣糸)

Idioms

  • Intricate woven patterns(絣織細工)
  • Traditional weaving artistry(伝統絣工芸)
  • Fine kasuri craftsmanship(細緻な絣技術)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 絣 refers to a specific textile technique where threads are tie-dyed before weaving to create patterns.
  • This technique is prominent in Japanese kasuri textiles and other East Asian weaving traditions.
  • The character combines the silk radical with 并, suggesting the joining or binding of threads.

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