(fēi) - Fine hair & down

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fēi | 12 strokes | radical:

· fēi

Fine hair;

down;

soft fur or feathers;

delicate and fine.

Fine hairdownsoft fur or feathers

Usage highlights

Fine hairDown feathersFine napSoft furDelicate texture

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fabric has a fine nap (靟面).
  • Fine down feathers (靟羽) are used in luxury goods.
  • The animal's coat is soft and fine (靟毛).

Collocations

  • Fine hair(靟毛)
  • Down feathers(靟羽)
  • Fine nap(靟面)
  • Soft fur(靟皮)
  • Delicate texture(靟质)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • It relates to fine, delicate textures, particularly in reference to hair, fur, or feathers.
  • In historical contexts, it might describe the quality of materials or natural coverings.

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