緭 (wèi) - Patterned silk & fine silk fabric

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緭 · wèi

Patterned silk;

fine silk fabric;

also refers to the silk thread used in embroidery.

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Usage highlights

Patterned silkFine silkSilk threadGolden threadWeave silkSilk fabric

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a dress made of fine silk (緭 silk).
  • The embroidery used golden threads (金緭).
  • This traditional craft involves weaving patterned silk (织緭).

Collocations

  • Patterned silk(纹緭)
  • Fine silk(细緭)
  • Silk thread(丝緭)
  • Golden thread(金緭)
  • Weave silk(织緭)
  • Silk fabric(緭帛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese silk production and embroidery arts.
  • Reflects the historical importance of silk in Chinese culture and trade.
  • Used in contexts describing luxury textiles and fine craftsmanship.

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