黈 (tǒu) - Yellow & yellow silk

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tǒu ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

黈 · tǒu

Yellow;

yellow silk;

to stuff with yellow silk;

refers to something imperial or royal.

Yellowyellow silkto stuff with yellow silk

Usage highlights

Yellow silkImperial yellowYellow stuffingYellow decorationImperial carriageYellow robe

Synonyms

  • 黄— yellow (more common term for the color)
  • 金— gold (similar bright, valuable color)

Antonyms

  • 黑— black (opposite color)
  • 白— white (opposite color spectrum)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor wore yellow robes (黈纩).
  • Yellow silk was used for imperial decorations (黈丝).
  • The imperial carriage was adorned with yellow (黈车).
  • He stuffed his ears with yellow silk (黈耳).

Collocations

  • Yellow silk(黈丝)
  • Imperial yellow(黈色)
  • Yellow stuffing(黈纩)
  • Yellow decoration(黈饰)
  • Imperial carriage(黈车)
  • Yellow robe(黈袍)

Idioms

  • Yellow silk stuffing(黈纩充耳)
  • Imperial yellow decoration(黈饰华章)
  • Yellow silk adornment(黈丝点缀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with imperial yellow color in Chinese culture.
  • Used in ancient times for royal decorations and ceremonial items.
  • The character contains the 'yellow' radical 黄, emphasizing its color meaning.

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