繐 (suì) - Fine silk & delicate threads

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繐 · suì

Fine silk;

delicate threads;

tassels;

fringe;

specifically refers to fine silk fabric or the tassels on funeral garments.

Fine silkdelicate threadstassels

Usage highlights

Fine silk fabricSilk curtainSilk garmentFuneral silkSilk threadsDelicate silk

Synonyms

  • 丝— silk
  • 绸— silk fabric
  • 纱— gauze, sheer fabric

Antonyms

  • 粗布— coarse cloth
  • 麻— hemp, coarse fabric

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The silk fabric was very fine (繐帷).
  • She wore a dress with delicate fringe (繐裳).
  • The funeral garments had silk tassels (繐帐).

Collocations

  • Fine silk fabric(繐布)
  • Silk curtain(繐帷)
  • Silk garment(繐裳)
  • Funeral silk(繐帐)
  • Silk threads(繐丝)
  • Delicate silk(细繐)

Idioms

  • Fine silk and thin fabric(繐布之衣)
  • Silk curtains and fine fabric(繐帷细布)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with fine, delicate silk fabrics in ancient China.
  • Often used in context of funeral garments and mourning attire.
  • Represents refinement and delicacy in textile craftsmanship.

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