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brocade; bright and beautiful; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
brocade; colored patterned silk fabric
formalRefers to high-quality silk fabrics with intricate colorful patterns, historically used for formal clothing or decorations.
Shu brocade is a traditional special silk product from Sichuan, China.
This Zhuang brocade has exquisite patterns and is full of ethnic characteristics.
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Ancient nobles often wore clothes made of brocade satin.
The museum displays imperial brocade robes from the Qing Dynasty.
She bought a piece of brocade fabric to make a cheongsam.
adjective
bright and colorful; magnificent
literaryUsed to describe scenery, decorations, or artistic works with vivid, rich colors.
The sunset glow is as brilliant as brocade satin.
The festival square is decorated with bright flowers and colorful ornaments, very lively.
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This oil painting uses bright and rich colors and has strong visual impact.
During the Spring Festival, every family hangs up colorful lanterns.
She wears a shawl with brocade patterns and has an elegant demeanor.
noun
surname Jin
Used as a family name, one of the less common Chinese surnames.
Mr. Jin is a new client of our company.
The origin of the Jin surname can be traced back to ancient official titles.