(cōng) - A type of fine, thin green silk fabric & also refers to a type of onion or

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cōng | 18 strokes | radical:

· cōng

A type of fine, thin green silk fabric;

also refers to a type of onion or scallion.

A type of fine, thin green silk fabricalso refers to a type of onion or

Usage highlights

Fine green silk繱葱Ancient silk fabric
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient textile included fine green silk (繱).
  • Some historical texts mention a type of onion called 繱葱.
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature describing fabrics (繱).

Collocations

  • Fine green silk()
  • a type of onion(繱葱)
  • Ancient silk fabric()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing fine textiles and fabrics
  • Also used in botanical contexts to describe certain types of onions or scallions
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest

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