綀 (shū) - A type of coarse, thin silk fabric & also refers to a type of cloth made

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綀 · shū

A type of coarse, thin silk fabric;

also refers to a type of cloth made from ramie fibers.

A type of coarse, thin silk fabricalso refers to a type of cloth made

Usage highlights

Coarse silk fabricRamie clothLightweight clothingSilk and ramie blendTextile merchantFine and coarse fabrics

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The merchant sold coarse silk fabric (綀布).
  • This traditional textile is made from ramie (綀麻).
  • Ancient records mention this lightweight cloth (綀衣).

Collocations

  • Coarse silk fabric(綀布)
  • Ramie cloth(綀麻)
  • Lightweight clothing(綀衣)
  • Silk and ramie blend(綀绢)
  • Textile merchant(綀商)
  • Fine and coarse fabrics(綀帛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 綀 was an important textile material in ancient China, particularly during the Song Dynasty.
  • This fabric was valued for its breathability and durability in warm climates.
  • 綀 cloth represented a middle-grade textile between fine silks and coarse hemp fabrics.

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