縩 (cài) - A type of ancient Chinese silk fabric with & used in historical contexts for ceremonial or high-status

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cài ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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縩 · cài

A type of ancient Chinese silk fabric with a fine, delicate texture;

used in historical contexts for ceremonial or high-status garments.

A type of ancient Chinese silk fabric withused in historical contexts for ceremonial or high-status

Usage highlights

silk fabricceremonial silkfine silkancient silksilk texturesilk robe

Synonyms

  • 绸— silk fabric
  • 缎— satin
  • 绢— thin silk

Antonyms

  • 麻— hemp, coarse fabric
  • 布— cloth, ordinary fabric

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The noblewoman wore a dress made of fine silk fabric (縩).
  • This type of silk was used for ceremonial robes (縩服).
  • Archaeologists found remnants of ancient silk fabric (古縩).
  • The museum displays a piece of historical silk (历史縩).

Collocations

  • silk fabric(縩)
  • ceremonial silk(礼縩)
  • fine silk(细縩)
  • ancient silk(古縩)
  • silk texture(縩质)
  • silk robe(縩袍)

Idioms

  • Fine silk and delicate fabrics(细縩轻绡)
  • Silk robes and jade belts(縩袍玉带)
  • Ancient silks and rare treasures(古縩珍品)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 縩 represents a specific type of silk fabric used in ancient China, particularly during ceremonial occasions.
  • The character reflects the sophistication of traditional Chinese textile production and silk craftsmanship.
  • Such fabrics were typically reserved for nobility and important ceremonies, symbolizing status and refinement.

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