緅 (zōu) - Dark reddish-black color & dark purple

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緅 · zōu

Dark reddish-black color;

dark purple;

a color between red and black, often used to describe the color of silk or ceremonial garments.

Dark reddish-black colordark purplea color between red and black, often used

Usage highlights

Dark reddishPurpleDarkBlackishDeep purple fabricDark ceremonial robe

Synonyms

  • 玄— black, dark (more general term for dark colors)
  • 绀— dark purple, violet (similar but slightly different shade)

Antonyms

  • 白— white (opposite end of the color spectrum)
  • 赤— bright red (opposite in color intensity and hue)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient robe was dyed in a dark reddish-black color (緅色).
  • This silk fabric has a subtle purple-black hue (緅帛).
  • The ceremonial garment featured a deep purple-black border (緅衣).

Collocations

  • Dark reddish-black color(緅色)
  • Purple-black silk(緅帛)
  • Dark-colored garment(緅衣)
  • Blackish-red dye(緅染)
  • Deep purple fabric(緅缯)
  • Dark ceremonial robe(緅服)

Idioms

  • Not a common character in idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese texts to describe specific dye colors for ceremonial and aristocratic garments.
  • Mentioned in classical works like the 'Book of Rites' (《礼记》) regarding proper attire colors.
  • Represents a sophisticated color knowledge in traditional Chinese textile and dyeing culture.

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