襺 (jiǎn) - raw silk & silk floss

襺Tone 3

jiǎn ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

襺 · jiǎn

raw silk;

silk floss;

thick silk fabric;

to wrap or bind with silk.

raw silksilk flossthick silk fabric

Usage highlights

raw silksilk flossthick silk fabricsilk wrapping

Synonyms

  • 丝— silk
  • 绸— silk fabric
  • 绵— silk floss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient textile was made of raw silk (襺).
  • She wrapped the precious item in thick silk (襺).
  • This fabric feels like silk floss (襺).

Collocations

  • raw silk(襺)
  • silk floss(丝襺)
  • thick silk fabric(襺帛)
  • silk wrapping(襺裹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with ancient Chinese silk production and textile arts.
  • Reflects the historical importance of silk in Chinese culture and trade.
  • Used in contexts involving traditional wrapping or binding methods with luxurious materials.

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