顈 (xuǎn) - A type of fine, white silk fabric & elegant, refined appearance.

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顈 · xuǎn

A type of fine, white silk fabric;

elegant, refined appearance.

A type of fine, white silk fabricelegant, refined appearance.

Usage highlights

fine silkelegant appearancedelicate texturewhite silk fabricrefined beauty

Synonyms

  • 绢— silk fabric
  • 绸— silk cloth
  • 绮— figured woven silk material

Antonyms

  • 粗— coarse, rough
  • 糙— crude, unrefined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a dress made of fine silk (顈衣).
  • The calligraphy had an elegant quality (顈秀的书法).
  • This fabric has a delicate texture (顈细的质地).

Collocations

  • fine silk(顈帛)
  • elegant appearance(顈秀)
  • delicate texture(顈细)
  • white silk fabric(顈素)
  • refined beauty(顈丽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to a specific type of high-quality silk fabric in ancient China.
  • Associated with refinement and elegance in classical literature.
  • Used to describe delicate and exquisite appearances or textures.

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