纈 (xié) - Xie — refers to a patterned silk fabric & a knot

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纈 · xié

Xie — refers to a patterned silk fabric;

a knot;

to tie;

to bind;

also used in words for printed or dyed textiles.

Xie — refers to a patterned silk fabrica knotto tie

Usage highlights

Printed silkTiePatterned fabricTextile designSilk knotDye pattern

Synonyms

  • 染— to dye (sharing the dyeing context)
  • 織— to weave (related to textile production)

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie (opposite of the tying/binding meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful printed silk scarf (纈巾).
  • Traditional tie-dye technique (纈染) creates unique patterns.
  • This museum displays ancient textile patterns (花纈).
  • The fabric has intricate woven designs (文纈).

Collocations

  • Printed silk(纈帛)
  • Tie-dye(纈染)
  • Patterned fabric(花纈)
  • Textile design(文纈)
  • Silk knot(纈結)
  • Dye pattern(染纈)

Idioms

  • Intricate patterns like tangled silk(糾纈)
  • Beautifully dyed fabrics(彩纈繽紛)
  • Tied in knots(纈結不解)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with silk production and textile dyeing techniques in ancient China.
  • The character reflects the importance of silk and textile arts in Chinese cultural heritage.
  • Used in various traditional craft terms related to fabric patterning and dyeing.

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