(chéng) - To weave & to form by interlacing threads

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chéng | 12 strokes | radical:

· chéng

To weave;

to form by interlacing threads;

to compose or create through careful arrangement.

To weaveto form by interlacing threadsto compose or create through careful arrangement.

Usage highlights

Weave silkWeave fabricForm patternsCreate textilesInterlace threadsCompose structure

Synonyms

  • to weave
  • to knit or braid

Antonyms

  • to dismantle or unravel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan weaves silk fabric (絾丝).
  • She composes intricate patterns (絾成图案).
  • This textile is woven with care (精心絾造).

Collocations

  • Weave silk(絾丝)
  • Weave fabric(絾布)
  • Form patterns(絾成图案)
  • Create textiles(絾造纺织品)
  • Interlace threads(絾线)
  • Compose structure(絾构)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese textile and silk weaving crafts
  • Represents the skill and artistry of fabric creation in Chinese cultural history

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