(wǎn) - A type of fine silk fabric & also used as a female given name in

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wǎn | 14 strokes | radical:

· wǎn

A type of fine silk fabric;

also used as a female given name in ancient times.

A type of fine silk fabricalso used as a female given name in

Usage highlights

fine silksilk fabricancient female namesilk textureluxurious silk

Synonyms

  • silk fabric
  • satin
  • thin silk

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a dress made of fine silk (綩绸).
  • In ancient records, 綩 appears as a female name (綩娘).
  • This character describes a particular silk texture (綩帛).

Collocations

  • fine silk(綩绸)
  • silk fabric(綩帛)
  • ancient female name(綩娘)
  • silk texture(綩纹)
  • luxurious silk(綩锦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts referring to high-quality silk fabrics
  • Used historically as an elegant female given name
  • Represents refinement and luxury in traditional textile culture

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