(chì) - Decoration, ornamentation & to adorn, to embellish.

Tone 4

chì | 13 strokes | radical:

· chì

Decoration, ornamentation;

to adorn, to embellish.

Decoration, ornamentationto adorn, to embellish.

Usage highlights

DecorationOrnamentDecorative borderAdornmentEmbellishmentDecorative arts

Synonyms

  • to decorate, ornament
  • to dress up, decorate

Antonyms

  • plain, simple
  • plain, unadorned

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was beautifully decorated (鉓饰).
  • She wore ornate jewelry (鉓品).
  • The manuscript had decorative borders (鉓边).

Collocations

  • Decoration(鉓饰)
  • Ornament(鉓品)
  • Decorative border(鉓边)
  • Adornment(鉓物)
  • Embellishment(鉓缀)
  • Decorative arts(鉓艺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage and appears primarily in historical or specialized contexts.
  • It relates to the concept of beautification and ornamentation in material culture.

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