綾 (líng) - A type of thin, patterned silk fabric & twill weave silk

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A type of thin, patterned silk fabric;

twill weave silk;

damask.

A type of thin, patterned silk fabrictwill weave silkdamask.

Usage highlights

Twill silkSilk fabricsPatterned silkSilk and satinRed silkSilk ribbon

Synonyms

  • 綢— silk fabric
  • 絹— thin silk
  • 羅— gauze silk

Antonyms

  • 布— cloth (common fabric)
  • 麻— hemp (coarse fabric)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful silk twill dress (綾羅綢緞).
  • This traditional fabric is made of twill silk (綾絹).
  • The ancient manuscript was wrapped in fine silk (綾絹).
  • He gifted her a piece of patterned silk (花綾).

Collocations

  • Twill silk(綾羅)
  • Silk fabrics(綾絹)
  • Patterned silk(花綾)
  • Silk and satin(綾羅綢緞)
  • Red silk(紅綾)
  • Silk ribbon(綾帶)

Idioms

  • Silks and satins(綾羅綢緞)
  • Red silk as token of love(紅綾繫足)
  • White silk for honorable death(白綾賜死)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for high-quality clothing, especially for nobility and ceremonial garments.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, red silk (紅綾) was often used in weddings and celebrations.
  • White silk (白綾) was historically used for judicial executions or honorable suicide.
  • Represents luxury, refinement, and traditional craftsmanship in textile arts.

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