縐 (zhòu) - Crepe — a fabric with a crinkled surface & wrinkled, creased

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Crepe — a fabric with a crinkled surface;

wrinkled, creased;

also used metaphorically for intricate or delicate patterns.

Crepe — a fabric with a crinkled surfacewrinkled, creasedalso used metaphorically for intricate or delicate patterns.

Usage highlights

Crepe fabricCrepe paperWrinkled surfaceCrepe de ChineFine crepeWrinkled brow

Synonyms

  • 皺— wrinkle, crease (more common character for wrinkles)
  • 綃— raw silk, similar fabric material

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, smooth (opposite of wrinkled)
  • 滑— smooth, sleek (opposite of textured)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful crepe dress (縐紗裙).
  • The paper became wrinkled (起縐) after getting wet.
  • This fabric has a fine crepe texture (縐布).
  • His brow furrowed in thought (眉頭一縐).

Collocations

  • Crepe fabric(縐紗)
  • Crepe paper(縐紙)
  • Wrinkled surface(起縐)
  • Crepe de Chine(雙縐)
  • Fine crepe(縐布)
  • Wrinkled brow(縐眉)

Idioms

  • Wrinkled like crepe paper(縐縐巴巴)
  • Delicate as fine crepe(細縐如紗)
  • Full of wrinkles(縐紋滿面)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with fine silk fabrics in Chinese textile tradition, particularly crepe weaves.
  • In traditional Chinese aesthetics, crepe textures were valued for their subtle beauty and sophistication.
  • The character appears in specialized textile terminology and metaphorical expressions for delicate patterns.

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