錦 (jǐn) - Brocade — a rich, decorative fabric with intricate & by extension, something beautiful, splendid, or magnificent.

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Brocade — a rich, decorative fabric with intricate woven patterns;

by extension, something beautiful, splendid, or magnificent.

Brocade — a rich, decorative fabric with intricateby extension, something beautiful, splendid, or magnificent.

Usage highlights

Brocade fabricBright futureBrocade robeBrocade cityFlower brocadeReturn home in glory

Synonyms

  • 绣— embroidery; also denotes decorative beauty
  • 缎— satin; luxurious fabric

Antonyms

  • 朴— plain; simple; unadorned
  • 素— plain; unadorned; simple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful brocade dress (锦缎旗袍).
  • The city was decorated with colorful lanterns (锦城).
  • He has a bright future ahead (锦绣前程).
  • The garden was filled with flowers (锦簇花团).

Collocations

  • Brocade fabric(锦缎)
  • Bright future(锦绣前程)
  • Brocade robe(锦袍)
  • Brocade city(锦城)
  • Flower brocade(花锦)
  • Return home in glory(衣锦还乡)

Idioms

  • Return home in silken robes(衣锦还乡)
  • Add flowers to the brocade(锦上添花)
  • Brocade heart and embroidered intestine(锦心绣口)
  • Flowers on brocade, fire cooking oil(锦上添花，火上浇油)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Brocade was historically a luxury fabric worn by nobility and royalty in ancient China.
  • The character symbolizes prosperity, success, and splendid achievements.
  • In Chinese culture, returning home 'in brocade' (衣锦还乡) represents achieving success and honor.

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