繗 (lín) - To connect threads & to continue or inherit

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lín ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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繗 · lín

To connect threads;

to continue or inherit;

to sort out silk threads.

To connect threadsto continue or inheritto sort out silk threads.

Usage highlights

Connect threadsContinue traditionInherit lineageSort silk threadsContinuous connection

Synonyms

  • 续— to continue, to extend
  • 承— to inherit, to carry on
  • 继— to succeed, to follow

Antonyms

  • 断— to break, to disconnect
  • 绝— to cut off, to end

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She carefully connected the silk threads (繗丝).
  • This technique continues the traditional craft (繗承传统工艺).
  • The family lineage continues unbroken (家族繗承).

Collocations

  • Connect threads(繗丝)
  • Continue tradition(繗承传统)
  • Inherit lineage(繗承血脉)
  • Sort silk threads(理繗)
  • Continuous connection(连繗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from silk production processes, representing continuity and inheritance.
  • Used metaphorically for cultural or familial inheritance and continuation.

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