縃 (xū) - Ancient term for fine, delicate silk fabric & also used in classical texts to describe something

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xū ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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縃 · xū

Ancient term for fine, delicate silk fabric;

also used in classical texts to describe something subtle or refined.

Ancient term for fine, delicate silk fabricalso used in classical texts to describe something

Usage highlights

fine silksubtle elegancesilk craftsmanshipdelicate texturerefined silk

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe was made of exquisite silk (縃 silk).
  • He wrote with subtle elegance (縃妙).
  • This refers to fine textile craftsmanship (縃工).

Collocations

  • fine silk(縃帛)
  • subtle elegance(縃妙)
  • silk craftsmanship(縃工)
  • delicate texture(縃质)
  • refined silk(精縃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing high-quality silk fabrics.
  • Reflects the importance of silk in traditional Chinese culture and textile arts.
  • Used in literary contexts to convey refinement and subtlety.

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