(tóu) - Fine silk fabric & a type of thin, delicate silk material used

Tone 2

tóu | 15 strokes | radical:

· tóu

Fine silk fabric;

a type of thin, delicate silk material used in ancient China.

Fine silk fabrica type of thin, delicate silk material used

Usage highlights

Fine silkSilk fabricDelicate materialAncient textileSilk weavingLuxury fabric

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe was made of fine silk (緰 silk).
  • Ancient textiles included various types of silk (各种丝绸).
  • This fabric resembles the delicate 緰 material (类似緰的材质).

Collocations

  • Fine silk(细緰)
  • Silk fabric(丝绸)
  • Delicate material(精细材料)
  • Ancient textile(古代纺织品)
  • Silk weaving(丝绸编织)
  • Luxury fabric(奢华面料)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 緰 represents a specific type of high-quality silk used in ancient Chinese textiles.
  • Such fine silks were often associated with luxury, nobility, and refined craftsmanship in traditional Chinese society.
  • The character reflects China's long history of silk production and textile arts.

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