綞 (duǒ) - Spindle — a rod or pin used for & also refers to something shaped like a spindle.

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duǒ ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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綞 · duǒ

Spindle — a rod or pin used for spinning and twisting thread in textile making;

also refers to something shaped like a spindle.

Spindle — a rod or pin used foralso refers to something shaped like a spindle.

Usage highlights

SpindleSpindle whorlSpindle fiberSpindle cellDowny spindle tree

Synonyms

  • 纺锤— spindle (the tool itself)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She used a spindle to spin wool (纺锤).
  • The machine part was shaped like a spindle (纺锤形).
  • Thread was wound around the spindle (绕在纺锤上).

Collocations

  • Spindle(纺锤)
  • Spindle-shaped(纺锤形)
  • Spindle whorl(纺锤轮)
  • Spindle fiber(纺锤丝)
  • Spindle cell(纺锤细胞)
  • Downy spindle tree(丝棉木)

Idioms

  • No common idioms featuring this character were found

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character represents an ancient tool fundamental to textile production across many cultures.
  • In traditional Chinese society, spinning with a spindle was typically women's work.
  • The spindle appears in mythology and folklore as a symbol of fate and domestic industry.

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