緀 (qī) - A type of fine, plain silk fabric & sometimes used to describe something delicate or exquisite.

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緀 · qī

A type of fine, plain silk fabric;

sometimes used to describe something delicate or exquisite.

A type of fine, plain silk fabricsometimes used to describe something delicate or exquisite.

Usage highlights

Fine silk fabricSilk dressDelicate silkPlain silkSilk texture

Synonyms

  • 绸— silk fabric
  • 缎— satin
  • 绢— thin, tough silk

Antonyms

  • 布— cloth (coarser fabric)
  • 麻— hemp (rough fabric)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a dress made of fine silk (緀衣).
  • The fabric was delicate and smooth (细密的緀).
  • This type of silk was highly valued (珍贵的緀).

Collocations

  • Fine silk fabric(緀帛)
  • Silk dress(緀衣)
  • Delicate silk(细緀)
  • Plain silk(素緀)
  • Silk texture(緀理)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 緀 refers to a specific type of fine, plain silk fabric used in ancient China.
  • It represents refinement and delicacy in traditional textile arts.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts describing textiles.

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