缃 (xiāng) - Light yellow color & pale yellowish silk

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xiāng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

缃 · xiāng

Light yellow color;

pale yellowish silk;

used to describe light yellow hues, particularly in fabrics or paper.

Light yellow colorpale yellowish silkused to describe light yellow hues, particularly in

Usage highlights

Light yellow silkPale yellow colorYellow book coversYellowish paperPale yellow leavesLight yellow ribbon

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 紫— purple (complementary color)
  • 深色— dark color

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient manuscript was written on light yellow silk (缃缣).
  • She wore a pale yellow dress (缃色衣裙).
  • The book had light yellow covers (缃帙).
  • The autumn leaves turned a pale yellow (缃黄色).

Collocations

  • Light yellow silk(缃缣)
  • Pale yellow color(缃色)
  • Yellow book covers(缃帙)
  • Yellowish paper(缃素)
  • Pale yellow leaves(缃叶)
  • Light yellow ribbon(缃带)

Idioms

  • Yellow silk and plain silk(缃缥)
  • Yellow covers and silk threads(缃帙缥缃)
  • Yellow paper and white characters(缃素白字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used to describe the color of silk fabrics and book covers in ancient China.
  • Often associated with scholarly materials and elegant, refined aesthetics.
  • Represents a specific shade of yellow that was prized in traditional Chinese textiles.

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