綵 (cǎi) - Colored silk & variegated silk

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綵 · cǎi

Colored silk;

variegated silk;

decorative silk fabric used in ancient times for festive occasions and ceremonies.

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Usage highlights

Colored silkSilk streamersSilk embroiderySilk envelopeDecorative silkColored decorations

Synonyms

  • 彩— color; variegated (more common simplified form)
  • 色绸— colored silk

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hall was decorated with colored silk (綵绸).
  • They hung colorful silk streamers (綵带) for the festival.
  • The traditional costume featured intricate colored silk embroidery (綵绣).
  • Lucky money was presented in a red silk envelope (綵封).

Collocations

  • Colored silk(綵绸)
  • Silk streamers(綵带)
  • Silk embroidery(綵绣)
  • Silk envelope(綵封)
  • Decorative silk(綵缎)
  • Colored decorations(綵饰)

Idioms

  • Decorated carriages and colorful clothes(香车綵衣)
  • Colorful phoenix flying(綵凤飞翔)
  • Colorful clouds and lucky mist(綵云瑞雾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with celebration, festivity, and ceremonial occasions in Chinese culture.
  • Used in weddings, festivals, and important ceremonies as decorative material symbolizing joy and prosperity.
  • Represents luxury and refinement in traditional Chinese textiles and clothing.

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