(xié) - Patterned silk & a type of dyed fabric with intricate designs,

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xié | 15 strokes | radical:

· xié

Patterned silk;

a type of dyed fabric with intricate designs, often used in traditional Chinese textile arts.

Patterned silka type of dyed fabric with intricate designs,

Usage highlights

Patterned silkTieWaxColorful patterned fabricSilk printingDye pattern

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful patterned silk dress (缬衣).
  • The museum displayed ancient Chinese tie-dye techniques (绞缬).
  • This fabric uses a wax-resist dyeing method (蜡缬).

Collocations

  • Patterned silk(缬帛)
  • Tie-dye(绞缬)
  • Wax-resist dyeing(蜡缬)
  • Colorful patterned fabric(彩缬)
  • Silk printing(印花缬)
  • Dye pattern(染缬)

Idioms

  • No common idioms featuring this character are widely recognized

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese textile dyeing techniques dating back to ancient times.
  • Represents sophisticated fabric patterning methods in Chinese material culture.
  • Used in various traditional dyeing methods including tie-dye and wax-resist techniques.

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