绲 (gǔn) - Gǔn — cord, string, braid & to sew, to bind

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gǔn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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绲 · gǔn

Gǔn — cord, string, braid;

to sew, to bind;

a military rank in ancient China.

Gǔn — cord, string, braidto sew, to binda military rank in ancient China.

Usage highlights

Cord edgeSilk cordMilitary rank GǔnSew with cordDecorative trimBinding cord

Synonyms

  • 绳— rope, cord
  • 带— belt, band

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hem was finished with a cord (绲边).
  • He tied it with a silk string (丝绲).
  • Ancient military rank of Gǔn (绲职).
  • The decorative trim used cord work (绲饰).

Collocations

  • Cord edge(绲边)
  • Silk cord(丝绲)
  • Military rank Gǔn(绲职)
  • Sew with cord(绲缝)
  • Decorative trim(绲饰)
  • Binding cord(绲带)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese clothing and textile work for finishing edges with decorative cords.
  • Historically referred to a specific military rank in ancient Chinese armies.

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