袓 (jù) - bright white color of silk & also used in ancient texts to describe a

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jù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

袓 · jù

bright white color of silk;

also used in ancient texts to describe a bright appearance.

bright white color of silkalso used in ancient texts to describe a

Usage highlights

bright white silkbright appearancelustrous fabricwhite silk garmentradiant silk

Synonyms

  • 白— white (more common term for the color)
  • 皎— bright white (describing moonlight or white objects)

Antonyms

  • 黑— black (opposite color)
  • 暗— dark (opposite of bright)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The silk had a bright white sheen (袓色).
  • Ancient texts described the bright appearance (袓然).
  • The fabric's lustrous quality (袓丽).

Collocations

  • bright white silk(袓色)
  • bright appearance(袓然)
  • lustrous fabric(袓丽)
  • white silk garment(袓衣)
  • radiant silk(袓光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing the quality and appearance of silk fabrics.
  • Reflects the importance of silk in traditional Chinese culture and textile production.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but preserved in historical contexts.

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