罽 (jì) - A type of woolen fabric or carpet & a fine woolen textile

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jì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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罽 · jì

A type of woolen fabric or carpet;

a fine woolen textile;

also refers to a kind of fishing net.

A type of woolen fabric or carpeta fine woolen textilealso refers to a kind of fishing net.

Usage highlights

Woolen fabricWoolen carpetFine woolWoolen curtainFishing netColorful woolen textile

Synonyms

  • 毯— carpet, blanket
  • 毡— felt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The noble wore a robe of fine woolen fabric (罽).
  • They laid a colorful woolen carpet (罽毯) on the floor.
  • Ancient texts mention tribute items including woolen textiles (毛罽).
  • A type of fishing net was also called an '罽'.

Collocations

  • Woolen fabric(罽)
  • Woolen carpet(罽毯)
  • Fine wool(毛罽)
  • Woolen curtain(罽幕)
  • Fishing net(罽)
  • Colorful woolen textile(彩罽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically referred to a type of woolen textile, often associated with northern nomadic peoples and used for clothing, carpets, and curtains.
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a luxury good or tribute item from western and northern regions.
  • Also had a secondary meaning as a type of fishing net, though this usage is less common.

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