緞 (duàn) - Satin — a smooth, glossy fabric, typically of & used in clothing and textiles.

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緞 · duàn

Satin — a smooth, glossy fabric, typically of silk, with a lustrous surface and dull back;

used in clothing and textiles.

Satin — a smooth, glossy fabric, typically ofused in clothing and textiles.

Usage highlights

Satin fabricSatin ribbonBrocade satinSatin quilt coverSilk satinSatin finish

Synonyms

  • 绸— silk fabric (generally)
  • 帛— silk fabrics (archaic)
  • 绫— damask silk

Antonyms

  • 布— cloth, cotton fabric (common vs luxurious)
  • 麻— linen, hemp (coarse vs smooth)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful satin dress (缎子连衣裙).
  • The bed sheets are made of satin (缎面床单).
  • This traditional costume uses brocade and satin (锦缎).
  • Satin ribbons are used for decoration (缎带).

Collocations

  • Satin fabric(缎子)
  • Satin ribbon(缎带)
  • Brocade satin(锦缎)
  • Satin quilt cover(缎面被套)
  • Silk satin(丝绸缎)
  • Satin finish(缎光)

Idioms

  • Silks and satins(绫罗绸缎)
  • Broidered silks and satins(锦绣缎帛)
  • Dressed in silks and satins(穿绸裹缎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Satin has been a luxury fabric in China since ancient times, associated with wealth and high social status.
  • Traditionally used in ceremonial clothing, wedding dresses, and imperial garments.
  • The character 缎 appears in compound words describing various types of luxurious textiles.

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