黹 (zhǐ) - Embroidery needle & fine needlework

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zhǐ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

黹 · zhǐ

Embroidery needle;

fine needlework;

embroidery;

also refers to patterns or decorative stitching in textiles.

Embroidery needlefine needleworkembroidery

Usage highlights

Embroidery needleEmbroidery artEmbroidery patternFine needleworkEmbroidery threadDecorative stitching

Synonyms

  • 绣— embroidery
  • 针— needle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She excels in embroidery (黹绣).
  • This fabric has intricate patterns (黹纹).
  • Traditional embroidery techniques (黹艺) are preserved here.
  • The dress features delicate needlework (黹工).

Collocations

  • Embroidery needle(黹针)
  • Embroidery art(黹艺)
  • Embroidery pattern(黹纹)
  • Fine needlework(黹工)
  • Embroidery thread(黹线)
  • Decorative stitching(黹饰)

Idioms

  • Intricate embroidery and carved ornaments(黹绣雕镂)
  • Fine as embroidery(细如黹缕)
  • Skillful in embroidery(工于黹事)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the rarest radicals in Chinese characters, appearing in only a few characters.
  • Historically associated with traditional Chinese embroidery and textile arts.
  • Represents craftsmanship and attention to detail in Chinese cultural heritage.

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