縒 (cī) - Twisted, uneven & refers to silk or thread that is tangled

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Twisted, uneven;

refers to silk or thread that is tangled or not smooth.

Twisted, unevenrefers to silk or thread that is tangled

Usage highlights

Twisted silkUneven yarnTangled threadTwisted fibers

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The silk thread became twisted (丝线縒了).
  • Uneven yarn(縒纱)
  • Tangled silk fibers(縒丝)

Collocations

  • Twisted silk(縒丝)
  • Uneven yarn(縒纱)
  • Tangled thread(縒线)
  • Twisted fibers(縒纤维)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily used in textile and silk production contexts
  • Reflects traditional Chinese craftsmanship values where smooth, even silk was highly prized

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