絤 (xiàn) - Old variant form of 線 (xiàn), meaning thread, & a clue, trace

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絤 · xiàn

Old variant form of 線 (xiàn), meaning thread, line, wire;

a clue, trace;

a route, path;

a unit of measurement.

Old variant form of 線 (xiàn), meaning thread,a clue, tracea route, path

Usage highlights

ThreadFine threadThread clueLifelineDirect lineThread path

Synonyms

  • 線— thread, line, wire (modern standard form)
  • 絲— silk, thread

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A fine thread(細絤)
  • Follow the clues(循絤)
  • A lifeline(生命絤)
  • The thread of a story(故事絤索)

Collocations

  • Thread(絤)
  • Fine thread(細絤)
  • Thread clue(絤索)
  • Lifeline(生命絤)
  • Direct line(直絤)
  • Thread path(絤路)

Idioms

  • A single thread(一絤)
  • Follow the thread to find the clue(循絤追跡)
  • A thread of hope(一絤希望)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 絤 is an ancient variant of 線 (xiàn), primarily used in classical texts.
  • In traditional culture, thread symbolizes connection, continuity, and subtle clues.
  • This character appears in some historical documents and classical literary works.

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