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A decorative silk ribbon or cord;

a type of ornamental silk band used in ancient Chinese clothing and accessories.

A decorative silk ribbon or corda type of ornamental silk band used in

Usage highlights

silk ribbondecorative cordornamental bandclothing trimheaddress cordceremonial ribbon

Synonyms

  • belt, ribbon
  • silk braid, ribbon
  • tassel, cord

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient robe was adorned with silk ribbons (繶饰).
  • Traditional headdresses often featured decorative cords (头繶).
  • Archaeologists found remnants of silk bands (丝繶) in the tomb.
  • The ceremonial garment had intricate silk trimmings (繶边).

Collocations

  • silk ribbon(丝繶)
  • decorative cord(繶饰)
  • ornamental band(装饰繶)
  • clothing trim(衣繶)
  • headdress cord(头繶)
  • ceremonial ribbon(礼繶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese clothing and accessories as decorative elements, particularly in ceremonial and aristocratic attire.
  • Represents traditional Chinese textile craftsmanship and aesthetic appreciation for intricate details.
  • Appears in historical texts describing ancient fashion and ornamentation.

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