繸 (suì) - Fringe, tassel, decorative hanging & also refers to the fringe-like structures on certain

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Fringe, tassel, decorative hanging;

also refers to the fringe-like structures on certain plants or animals.

Fringe, tassel, decorative hangingalso refers to the fringe-like structures on certain

Usage highlights

Fringe decorationTassel ornamentSilk fringeDecorative hangingFringeJade pendant fringe

Synonyms

  • 穗— tassel, fringe
  • 缨— tassel, ornamental cord

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The curtain has a beautiful silk fringe (丝绸繸子).
  • The ceremonial robe was adorned with tassels (礼服繸饰).
  • Some plant seeds have fringe-like appendages (植物繸状结构).

Collocations

  • Fringe decoration(繸饰)
  • Tassel ornament(繸穗)
  • Silk fringe(丝繸)
  • Decorative hanging(垂繸)
  • Fringe-like structure(繸状结构)
  • Jade pendant fringe(玉繸)

Idioms

  • Finely decorated with tassels(珠繸玉缀)
  • Elegant and ornate(繸彩纷呈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in decorative arts, particularly in clothing, curtains, and ceremonial objects.
  • In ancient times, fringes and tassels were status symbols, often made from silk or precious materials.
  • Appears in botanical terminology to describe fringe-like plant structures.

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