綒 (fū) - Silk floss & raw silk

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fū ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

綒 · fū

Silk floss;

raw silk;

fine silk threads used in embroidery or padding.

Silk flossraw silkfine silk threads used in embroidery or padding.

Usage highlights

silk flossraw silksilk threadsilk paddingfine silksilk material

Synonyms

  • 丝— silk
  • 絮— wadding, padding

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The embroidery used fine silk threads (綒线).
  • Traditional padding was made from silk floss (丝綒).
  • This fabric contains raw silk (生綒).

Collocations

  • silk floss(丝綒)
  • raw silk(生綒)
  • silk thread(綒线)
  • silk padding(綒絮)
  • fine silk(细綒)
  • silk material(綒料)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Silk has been a prestigious material in Chinese culture for millennia, associated with luxury and refinement.
  • Silk production was a closely guarded secret in ancient China, contributing to trade along the Silk Road.
  • Fine silk threads were essential for traditional Chinese embroidery and textile arts.

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