绡 (xiāo) - Raw silk & thin silk fabric

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xiāo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

绡 · xiāo

Raw silk;

thin silk fabric;

silk gauze.

Raw silkthin silk fabricsilk gauze.

Usage highlights

raw silksilk gauzethin silk fabricsilk goodssilk and satinsilk curtain

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 麻— hemp (coarse fabric)
  • 布— cloth (ordinary fabric)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a dress made of raw silk (绡纱).
  • The ancient text mentions silk fabrics (绡绸).
  • This traditional costume uses thin silk (轻绡).
  • The merchant traded in silk goods (绡帛).

Collocations

  • raw silk(生绡)
  • silk gauze(绡纱)
  • thin silk fabric(轻绡)
  • silk goods(绡帛)
  • silk and satin(绡纨)
  • silk curtain(绡幕)

Idioms

  • Red silk and green satin(红绡绿纨)
  • Silk curtains and pearl blinds(绡幕珠帘)
  • Fragrant silk and warm jade(香绡暖玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for fine clothing and luxury items in ancient China.
  • Mentioned in classical poetry and literature as a symbol of refinement and elegance.
  • Associated with traditional Chinese textile arts and silk production.

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