缯 (zēng) - Silk fabric & an ancient term for silk textiles

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zēng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

缯 · zēng

Silk fabric;

an ancient term for silk textiles;

also historically used as a surname.

Silk fabrican ancient term for silk textilesalso historically used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Silk fabricSilk goodsSilk tradeFine silkSilk clothingSilk merchant

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient Chinese produced fine silk fabrics (缯帛).
  • Silk was a valuable commodity on the Silk Road (丝绸之路).
  • Archaeologists found remnants of silk textiles (缯布) in the tomb.

Collocations

  • Silk fabric(缯帛)
  • Silk goods(缯货)
  • Silk trade(缯市)
  • Fine silk(缯锦)
  • Silk clothing(缯衣)
  • Silk merchant(缯商)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 缯 was an important term for silk in ancient China, reflecting the significance of sericulture.
  • Silk production was a major economic and cultural activity, with 缯 representing high-quality textiles.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing trade and luxury goods.

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