緵 (zōng) - Ancient term for a type of fishing net & also refers to a bundle or skein of

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zōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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緵 · zōng

Ancient term for a type of fishing net with fine mesh;

also refers to a bundle or skein of silk threads.

Ancient term for a type of fishing netalso refers to a bundle or skein of

Usage highlights

Fishing netSilk skeinNet meshFishing gearFine netThread bundle

Synonyms

  • 网— net (general term)
  • 罟— net (archaic)
  • 束— bundle, bunch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a fine fishing net (緵网).
  • Silk threads were bundled into skeins (丝緵).
  • Archaeologists found remnants of ancient fishing gear including zong nets (緵具).

Collocations

  • Fishing net(緵网)
  • Silk skein(丝緵)
  • Net mesh(网緵)
  • Fishing gear(緵具)
  • Fine net(细緵)
  • Thread bundle(线緵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing fishing techniques and textile production.
  • Reflects the importance of fishing and silk production in traditional Chinese economy.
  • The character's silk radical indicates its connection to textile materials.

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