绲
woven ribbon; rope; to bind with piping
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
woven ribbon or band
archaicLiterary/archaic usage. Refers to decorative woven bands used in traditional clothing or accessories.
Ancient nobles often wore silk ribbons around their waists.
This ribbon was woven with gold thread.
noun
rope; cord
archaicLiterary usage for thick ropes or cords, often made of hemp or silk.
The sailors pulled the ropes to bring the ship to shore.
Ancient people used hemp ropes to tie heavy objects.
verb
to bind or edge with piping; to sew a rounded border
technicalTechnical sewing term. Involves sewing a strip of fabric or tape along the edge of a garment to create a neat, rounded border. Also written as 滚边 (gǔnbiān) using the character 滚.
This qipao has a red piping sewn along the collar.
She is currently binding the edges of the skirt with piping.
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The piping technique is very important in qipao tailoring.