緆 (xī) - Fine, thin silk & fine silk fabric

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xī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

緆 · xī

Fine, thin silk;

fine silk fabric;

also refers to clothing made from such silk.

Fine, thin silkfine silk fabricalso refers to clothing made from such silk.

Usage highlights

Fine silk fabricSilk clothingSilk threadsThin silkFine silkSilk gauze

Synonyms

  • 绸— silk fabric
  • 缎— satin
  • 绢— thin, tough silk
  • 纱— gauze, sheer silk

Antonyms

  • 粗布— coarse cloth
  • 麻— hemp, coarse fabric

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a dress made of fine silk (緆衣).
  • The ancient textile was woven from delicate silk threads (緆丝).
  • This fabric is as light as fine silk (轻如緆).

Collocations

  • Fine silk fabric(緆布)
  • Silk clothing(緆衣)
  • Silk threads(緆丝)
  • Thin silk(轻緆)
  • Fine silk(细緆)
  • Silk gauze(緆纱)

Idioms

  • Fine silk and thin gauze(緆纱细葛)
  • Light as fine silk(轻若緆羽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 緆 was a high-quality silk fabric in ancient China, often associated with luxury and refinement.
  • In historical texts, 緆 appears in descriptions of aristocratic clothing and valuable textiles.
  • The character reflects the advanced silk production techniques of ancient Chinese civilization.

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