rèn
纴
weave; warp
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to weave; to lay the warp (on a loom)
literaryClassical term specifically referring to the preparation of warp threads on a loom before weaving, or to weaving in general. Used in literary or historical contexts.
Gǔ古
dài代
fù妇
nǚ女
qín勤
yú于
rèn紝
zhī织
。
Women in ancient times were diligent in weaving.
Cǐ此
bù布
yóu由
shǒu手
gōng工
rèn紝
zhī织
ér而
chéng成
，
jí极
wéi为
zhēn珍
guì贵
。
This cloth is made by hand-weaving and is extremely precious.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Rèn紝
chē车
shēng声
lǐ里
，
suì岁
yuè月
rú如
suō梭
。
In the sound of the warping loom, time flies like a shuttle.
noun
warp threads; the warp
technicalRefers specifically to the lengthwise threads on a loom.
Zhī织
gōng工
zhèng正
zài在
zhěng整
lǐ理
rèn紝
xiàn线
。
The weaver is arranging the warp threads.
Jīng经
rèn紝
fēn分
míng明
，
bù布
pǐ匹
fāng方
qí齐
。
With warp and weft clearly distinct, the cloth is uniform.