纑 (lú) - Linen thread & hemp fiber

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lú ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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纑 · lú

Linen thread;

hemp fiber;

to prepare flax or hemp for spinning.

Linen threadhemp fiberto prepare flax or hemp for spinning.

Usage highlights

Linen threadHemp fiberSpinning linenLinen clothPreparing fibersFine thread

Synonyms

  • 麻— hemp; flax
  • 线— thread
  • 缕— strand; thread

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She spun linen thread (纑) on the ancient loom.
  • The process of preparing hemp fibers (纑麻) was labor-intensive.
  • Fine linen cloth (纑布) was highly valued in ancient times.
  • They cultivated hemp for fiber production (制纑).

Collocations

  • Linen thread(纑线)
  • Hemp fiber(纑麻)
  • Spinning linen(纺纑)
  • Linen cloth(纑布)
  • Preparing fibers(治纑)
  • Fine thread(细纑)

Idioms

  • To spin hemp and weave cloth(纺纑织布)
  • Fine linen and delicate silk(纑细帛精)
  • From hemp fiber to finished cloth(由纑成布)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient textile production techniques, particularly linen and hemp processing.
  • Associated with traditional women's work and household textile production in pre-modern China.
  • Reflects the importance of natural fiber production in agricultural societies.

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