苎 (zhù) - Ramie — a perennial herbaceous plant (Boehmeria nivea)

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zhù ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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苎 · zhù

Ramie — a perennial herbaceous plant (Boehmeria nivea) in the nettle family, cultivated for its strong bast fiber used in textiles.

Ramie — a perennial herbaceous plant (Boehmeria nivea)

Usage highlights

Ramie plantRamie fiberRamie clothRamie cultivationRamie fieldRamie processing

Synonyms

  • 苎麻— ramie plant
  • 苧— traditional form of 苎

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ramie fiber is used to make linen-like fabric (苎麻).
  • This region is known for ramie cultivation (苎麻种植).
  • Ramie cloth is cool and comfortable to wear (苎布).

Collocations

  • Ramie plant(苎麻)
  • Ramie fiber(苎纤维)
  • Ramie cloth(苎布)
  • Ramie cultivation(苎麻种植)
  • Ramie field(苎田)
  • Ramie processing(苎麻加工)

Idioms

  • None directly featuring 苎 as a standalone character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ramie (苎麻) is one of the oldest textile fibers, with archaeological evidence of use in China dating back over 6,000 years.
  • Traditionally associated with summer clothing due to its excellent moisture-wicking and breathable properties.
  • The character 苎 is the simplified form of 苧, which appears in ancient Chinese agricultural texts.

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