褪 (tuì) - to take off (clothes) & to shed (feathers)

褪Tone 4

tuì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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褪 · tuì

to take off (clothes);

to shed (feathers);

to fade (color);

to recede;

to withdraw

to take off (clothes)to shed (feathers)to fade (color)

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 脱— to take off; to remove
  • 落— to fall off; to shed
  • 消— to disappear; to vanish

Antonyms

  • 穿— to put on (clothes)
  • 染— to dye; to color
  • 涨— to rise (tide)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The color faded after washing (褪色).
  • The snake shed its skin (蛇在褪皮).
  • He took off his coat (他褪下外套).
  • The tide is receding (潮水在褪去).

Collocations

  • fade color(褪色)
  • shed skin(褪皮)
  • take off clothes(褪衣)
  • recede tide(褪潮)
  • withdraw(褪去)
  • fade away(褪尽)

Idioms

  • The color fades away(颜色褪尽)
  • Shed the old and bring forth the new(褪旧迎新)
  • Fade into obscurity(褪尽铅华)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in context of natural cycles like molting or seasonal changes, symbolizing transformation.
  • In traditional dyeing and textile arts, '褪色' represents a concern for color fastness and longevity.
  • Can carry metaphorical meaning of letting go of superficial appearances or returning to essence.

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