綪 (qiàn) - Deep red color & also refers to a type of silk fabric

綪Tone 4

qiàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

綪 · qiàn

Deep red color;

also refers to a type of silk fabric or cord.

Deep red coloralso refers to a type of silk fabric

Usage highlights

deep red silkcrimson cordred ceremonial robesilk fabricred decorationancient red dye

Synonyms

  • 赤— red, crimson
  • 朱— vermilion, bright red
  • 红— red, pink

Antonyms

  • 绿— green
  • 青— blue, green

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The deep red silk (綪) was used for ceremonial robes.
  • He wore a hat with a crimson cord (綪).
  • Ancient texts mention 綪 as a specific shade of red.
  • The ceremonial flag had 綪 trimmings.

Collocations

  • deep red silk(綪帛)
  • crimson cord(綪绶)
  • red ceremonial robe(綪衣)
  • silk fabric(綪缯)
  • red decoration(綪饰)
  • ancient red dye(綪色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 綪 appears in classical Chinese texts describing ceremonial garments and regalia.
  • The character was used for specific shades of red in ancient silk and textile contexts.
  • It represents a specialized term in traditional Chinese color vocabulary for deep red hues.

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