纰 (pī) - to become unwoven or untwisted (of threads) & error, mistake
纰 · pī
to become unwoven or untwisted (of threads);
error, mistake;
to sew with silk thread;
(of cloth) sparse, thin.
to become unwoven or untwisted (of threads)error, mistaketo sew with silk thread
Usage highlights
error or mistakeflaw or defectcareless mistaketo fraythin silk fabric
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The thread is fraying (丝线纰了).
- There is an error in the text (文字有纰).
- This cloth is too thin (这布太纰).
Collocations
- error or mistake(纰缪)
- flaw or defect(纰漏)
- careless mistake(纰失)
- to fray(纰散)
- thin silk fabric(纰缯)
Idioms
- Careless omissions and errors(纰漏百出)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally described flaws in silk or textiles, particularly threads becoming unwoven.
- Extended meaning to refer to errors or mistakes in writing or work, akin to a 'fray' in logic or execution.