繍 (xiù) - Embroidery & decorative needlework

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xiù ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

繍 · xiù

Embroidery;

decorative needlework;

ornate pattern.

Embroiderydecorative needleworkornate pattern.

Usage highlights

Embroidery workEmbroidery techniqueEmbroidery patternGold embroiderySilk embroideryEmbroidery thread

Synonyms

  • 刺繍— embroidery (more common variant)
  • 绣— embroidery (simplified Chinese)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She creates beautiful embroidery (繍).
  • This traditional craft involves intricate embroidery (繍).
  • The embroidery (繍) on this fabric is exquisite.
  • Learning embroidery (繍) requires patience and skill.

Collocations

  • Embroidery work(繍)
  • Embroidery technique(繍法)
  • Embroidery pattern(繍模)
  • Gold embroidery(金繍)
  • Silk embroidery(絹繍)
  • Embroidery thread(繍糸)

Idioms

  • Beautiful embroidery(美しい繍)
  • Intricate embroidery(精巧な繍)
  • Traditional embroidery(伝統的な繍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Embroidery has been an important traditional craft in East Asian cultures for centuries.
  • In Japan, embroidery (繍) is particularly valued in kimono decoration and traditional textiles.
  • The character 繍 is primarily used in Japanese contexts, while 绣 is the simplified Chinese equivalent.

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