纅 (yào) - Bright, lustrous, or vibrant color (especially of silk) & to dye or color brightly.

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纅 · yào

Bright, lustrous, or vibrant color (especially of silk);

to dye or color brightly.

Bright, lustrous, or vibrant color (especially of silk)to dye or color brightly.

Usage highlights

Bright colorDye brightlySilk sheenBrocade lusterVibrant dyeingLustrous fabric

Synonyms

  • 艳— bright-colored, gorgeous
  • 绚— bright, adorned, brilliant
  • 丽— beautiful, elegant

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 淡— pale, light (color)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The silk fabric has a vibrant color (纅色).
  • Dyeing silk to achieve a bright sheen (染纅).
  • The brocade displays brilliant hues (锦纅).

Collocations

  • Bright color(纅色)
  • Dye brightly(染纅)
  • Silk sheen(丝纅)
  • Brocade luster(锦纅)
  • Vibrant dyeing(彩纅)
  • Lustrous fabric(纅帛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with traditional silk production and dyeing techniques in ancient China.
  • Reflects the importance of textile arts and vibrant colors in Chinese material culture.
  • Often appears in classical texts describing luxurious fabrics and their visual qualities.

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