kòu
筘
part of a loom; reed
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesnoun
reed (of a loom); a comb-like part in a traditional loom
archaicA highly specialized technical term for a part of a traditional handloom or weaving machine. It is also known as '杼' (zhù). Rarely used in modern, everyday language.
Zhè这
tái台
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
zhī织
bù布
jī机
，
shàng上
miàn面
de的
kòu簆
yī依
rán然
wán完
hǎo好
。
The reed on this ancient loom is still intact.
Kòu簆
de的
zuò作
yòng用
shì是
bǎo保
zhèng证
bù布
pǐ匹
de的
jǐn紧
mì密
hé和
píng平
zhěng整
。
The function of the reed is to ensure the tightness and smoothness of the fabric.