缕 (lǚ) - thread & strand

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lǚ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

缕 · lǚ

thread;

strand;

wisp;

a fine, continuous filament;

to describe something thin and continuous;

used metaphorically for detailed, meticulous description.

threadstrandwisp

Usage highlights

Strand of hairWisp of smokeThread of silkContinuous threadDetailed accountMeticulous analysis

Synonyms

  • 丝— silk thread; fine thread
  • 线— thread; line; string
  • 细— thin; fine; delicate

Antonyms

  • 粗— thick; coarse; rough
  • 块— chunk; mass; lump

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A strand of hair(一缕头发)
  • A wisp of smoke(一缕青烟)
  • A thread of light(一缕光线)
  • A thread of thought(一缕思绪)

Collocations

  • Strand of hair(发缕)
  • Wisp of smoke(烟缕)
  • Thread of silk(丝缕)
  • Continuous thread(缕缕)
  • Detailed account(缕述)
  • Meticulous analysis(缕析)

Idioms

  • Hanging by a thread(千丝万缕)
  • Detailed and meticulous(条分缕析)
  • Incessantly, without interruption(缕缕不绝)
  • Countless ties and connections(丝分缕解)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to fine silk threads, representing delicacy and continuity in Chinese textile culture.
  • Used metaphorically in literature to describe subtle, continuous phenomena like smoke, light, or emotions.
  • The character appears in classical texts emphasizing detailed, thorough examination or description.

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