xié

literary
technical

Meaning of

缬 means patterned silk; figured silk fabric with woven or dyed designs. Pronounced xié.

  • patterned silk; figured silk fabric with woven or dyed designs

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Táng
dài
xié
rǎn
gōng
shí
fēn
 

The resist-dyeing technique for patterned silk was highly developed during the Tang Dynasty.

shēn
zhuó
jiàn
jīng
měi
de
xié
 

She was wearing an exquisite garment made of figured silk.

xié
wén
fán
huá
 
shí
wéi
zhēn
pǐn
 

This intricate and magnificent patterned weave is truly a treasured piece.

Measure Words

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Primary
/ duàn
/ zhǒng