gǎo

缟

Character · Noun · AdjectiveTraditional縞

white silk; white

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

plain white silk fabric (used in ancient China)

archaic

Refers specifically to undyed, plain white silk used in ancient China, often mentioned in classical texts for its thinness and use in mourning dress or ceremonial garments.

Qiáng强
nǔ弩
zhī之
mò末
 ，
shì势
bù不
néng能
chuān穿
Lǔ鲁
gǎo缟
 。

An arrow at the end of its flight from a strong crossbow cannot penetrate even the thin silk of Lu.

Pī披
gǎo缟
sù素
yǐ以
shì示
āi哀
dào悼
 。

They wore white silk mourning garments to express their grief.

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Gǔ古
rén人
yǐ以
gǎo缟
wéi为
lǐ礼
fú服
 。

The ancients used white silk as ceremonial dress.

2.

adjective

white; pure white

literary

Literary usage describing the color white, often suggesting purity, brightness, or mourning. Used to describe clothing, hair, or appearance in classical texts.

Gǎo缟
yī衣
bái白
shang裳
 ，
lì立
yú于
táng堂
qián前
 。

Dressed in white silk garments, she stood in front of the hall.

Gǎo缟
hào皓
jiāo交
cuò错
 ，
wàng望
zhī之
rú如
xuě雪
 。

The white and bright colors intertwined, looking like snow from afar.