絩 (tiào) - A rare character meaning fine silk or thin & also used in ancient texts to describe something

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tiào ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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絩 · tiào

A rare character meaning fine silk or thin thread;

also used in ancient texts to describe something delicate or slender.

A rare character meaning fine silk or thinalso used in ancient texts to describe something

Usage highlights

fine silkthin threaddelicate fabricslender textureelegant textile

Synonyms

  • 丝— silk
  • 细— fine, thin
  • 纤— slender, delicate

Antonyms

  • 粗— coarse, thick
  • 厚— thick, heavy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fabric was made of fine silk (絩).
  • Ancient texts mention delicate threads (絩丝).
  • She wore a dress of thin, elegant material (絩料).

Collocations

  • fine silk(絩丝)
  • thin thread(絩线)
  • delicate fabric(絩料)
  • slender texture(絩质)
  • elegant textile(絩织品)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing fine textiles and luxury materials.
  • Associated with high-quality silk production in ancient China.
  • Represents refinement and delicacy in material culture.

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