絺 (chī) - Fine linen or damask & fine, closely woven cloth

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chī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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絺 · chī

Fine linen or damask;

fine, closely woven cloth;

to adorn;

to embellish.

Fine linen or damaskfine, closely woven clothto adorn

Usage highlights

Fine damaskCoarse clothDamask and grassclothDamask ceremonial capFine linen garmentDamask kerchief

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 绤— coarse cloth (grasscloth)
  • 粗布— coarse cloth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The noble wore fine damask robes (絺衣).
  • Ancient texts mention this fine fabric (絺巾).
  • This refers to a type of coarse cloth (粗絺).
  • The term appears in classical descriptions of clothing (絺冕).

Collocations

  • Fine damask(絺衣)
  • Coarse cloth(粗絺)
  • Damask and grasscloth(絺绤)
  • Damask ceremonial cap(絺冕)
  • Fine linen garment(絺服)
  • Damask kerchief(絺巾)

Idioms

  • Winter fur and summer damask(冬裘夏絺)
  • Fine and coarse fabrics(絺绤)
  • Damask cap and embroidered robe(絺冕绣裳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the Book of Songs as a type of fine fabric.
  • Associated with ceremonial attire and aristocratic clothing in classical periods.
  • Often contrasted with coarser fabrics like 绤 (grasscloth) in classical literature.

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