脙 (xiū) - Thin, emaciated & lean and weak appearance

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xiū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

脙 · xiū

Thin, emaciated;

lean and weak appearance;

also refers to fine, delicate silk fabric.

Thin, emaciatedlean and weak appearancealso refers to fine, delicate silk fabric.

Usage highlights

Thin and weakFine silkEmaciated appearanceDelicate fabricLean body

Synonyms

  • 瘦— thin, lean
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 细— fine, delicate

Antonyms

  • 肥— fat, plump
  • 壮— strong, robust
  • 粗— coarse, rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked thin and weak after his illness (病后看起来很脙弱).
  • The fabric was delicate and fine (这布料很脙细).
  • The emaciated appearance was concerning (脙瘦的外表令人担忧).

Collocations

  • Thin and weak(脙弱)
  • Fine silk(脙细)
  • Emaciated appearance(脙瘦)
  • Delicate fabric(脙绸)
  • Lean body(脙体)

Idioms

  • Thin and weak appearance(形容脙弱)
  • Fine as silk(细如脙绸)
  • Lean and emaciated(脙瘦不堪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical condition or fabric quality.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in literary or historical contexts.
  • The character combines the flesh radical (月) with 求, suggesting a connection to physical appearance.

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