餝 (shì) - Decorate, adorn, embellish — to make something more

餝Tone 4

shì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

餝 · shì

Decorate, adorn, embellish — to make something more beautiful by adding ornaments or details.

Decorate, adorn, embellish — to make something more

Usage highlights

Decorate a roomAdorn with flowersEmbellish a storyOrnamental decorationFestive adornmentPersonal adornment

Synonyms

  • 飾— decorate, adorn
  • 裝飾— decorate, ornament
  • 點綴— embellish, adorn

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She decorated the room (餝室).
  • The cake was beautifully adorned (餝蛋糕).
  • He used flowers to embellish the gift (餝礼物).
  • The hall was decorated for the festival (餝厅堂).

Collocations

  • Decorate a room(餝室)
  • Adorn with flowers(餝花)
  • Embellish a story(餝故事)
  • Ornamental decoration(餝饰)
  • Festive adornment(餝节)
  • Personal adornment(餝身)

Idioms

  • Adorn and embellish(餝餝扬扬)
  • Decorated with jewels(珠光宝餝)
  • Embellished language(文过餝非)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 餝 is a variant form of 飾, sharing the same meaning of decoration and adornment.
  • In traditional culture, adornment was important in rituals, ceremonies, and personal appearance.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing ornamental arts and decorative practices.

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