繝 (jiàn) - Patterned brocade & variegated colors in textiles

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繝 · jiàn

Patterned brocade;

variegated colors in textiles;

refers to intricate woven patterns in silk fabrics.

Patterned brocadevariegated colors in textilesrefers to intricate woven patterns in silk fabrics.

Usage highlights

Brocade patternsVariegated colorsWoven patternsColorful brocadeIntricate designsSilk patterns

Synonyms

  • 锦— brocade, embroidered work
  • 绣— embroidery
  • 纹— pattern, design

Antonyms

  • 素— plain, unadorned
  • 朴— simple, plain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient silk brocade had intricate patterns (繝锦).
  • Traditional Chinese textiles often feature colorful woven designs (繝彩).
  • This fabric shows beautiful variegated colors (繝色).

Collocations

  • Brocade patterns(繝锦)
  • Variegated colors(繝彩)
  • Woven patterns(繝纹)
  • Colorful brocade(繝帛)
  • Intricate designs(繝饰)
  • Silk patterns(繝丝)

Idioms

  • Colorful and dazzling(繝彩缤纷)
  • Intricately patterned brocade(繝锦华丽)
  • Variegated and beautiful(繝丽多彩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese silk weaving and textile arts.
  • Reflects the sophistication of ancient Chinese fabric production techniques.
  • Used in descriptions of luxurious textiles and ceremonial garments.

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