kè

缂

Character · Noun · VerbTraditional緙

silk tapestry weaving technique; weave

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Meanings

2 senses · 3 examples
1.

noun

a type of silk tapestry weaving technique

formal

Refers specifically to 'kesi' or 'k'o-ssu', a traditional Chinese silk tapestry known for its cut threads and pictorial designs.

Zhè这
jiàn件
kè缂
sī丝
zuò作
pǐn品
yǒu有
shù数
bǎi百
nián年
lì历
shǐ史
le了
 。

This kesi artwork is hundreds of years old.

Kè缂
sī丝
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
chuán传
tǒng统
de的
gāo高
jí级
sī丝
zhī织
pǐn品
 。

Kesi is a traditional Chinese high-grade silk textile.

2.

verb

to weave (in the kesi style)

technical

This verb usage is derived directly from the technique.

Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
shì是
shǒu手
gōng工
kè缂
chū出
lái来
de的
 。

This painting was woven by hand using the kesi technique.