绮 (qǐ) - Beautiful, elegant & fine silk with woven patterns

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qǐ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

绮 · qǐ

Beautiful, elegant;

fine silk with woven patterns;

gorgeous, exquisite.

Beautiful, elegantfine silk with woven patternsgorgeous, exquisite.

Usage highlights

Fine silkBeautiful phrasesGorgeous dreamsExquisite windowElegant thoughtsBeautiful poetry

Synonyms

  • 丽— beautiful, pretty
  • 美— beautiful, fine
  • 华— magnificent, splendid

Antonyms

  • 朴— simple, plain
  • 素— plain, unadorned
  • 陋— coarse, ugly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful silk dress (绮罗).
  • The poem contains beautiful phrases (绮语).
  • He had gorgeous dreams in his youth (绮梦).
  • The room was decorated with exquisite window lattices (绮窗).

Collocations

  • Fine silk(绮罗)
  • Beautiful phrases(绮语)
  • Gorgeous dreams(绮梦)
  • Exquisite window(绮窗)
  • Elegant thoughts(绮思)
  • Beautiful poetry(绮诗)

Idioms

  • Gorgeous and dazzling(绮丽夺目)
  • Beautiful and intricate patterns(绮纹交错)
  • Luxurious and extravagant(绮靡奢华)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to fine silk with woven patterns, symbolizing luxury and refinement in ancient China.
  • Associated with literary elegance and beautiful expressions in classical poetry and literature.
  • Represents aesthetic beauty and sophistication in traditional Chinese culture.

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