蕬 (sī) - Silk & fine threads

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蕬 · sī

Silk;

fine threads;

a type of aquatic plant;

also used in names.

Silkfine threadsa type of aquatic plant

Usage highlights

Silk threadsSilkweed plantFine silkSilk fabricAquatic silk plant

Synonyms

  • 丝— silk (more common character for silk)
  • 绸— silk fabric

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fabric was made of fine silk threads (丝蕬).
  • He studies aquatic plants including silkweed (蕬草).
  • This character appears in some historical names (蕬 used in naming).
  • The material had a silky texture (丝蕬般的质地).

Collocations

  • Silk threads(丝蕬)
  • Silkweed plant(蕬草)
  • Fine silk(细蕬)
  • Silk fabric(蕬帛)
  • Aquatic silk plant(水蕬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to fine silk threads in classical texts.
  • Also used as a name for certain aquatic plants in traditional botany.
  • Appears in some historical personal names, though rarely used in modern naming.

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