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Word · Noun · VerbTraditional纕

sash; girdle; wear

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Meanings

3 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

silk sash; ornamental girdle; belt

archaic

Classical literary term, often referring to elegant sashes worn with traditional dress. Frequently appears in Chu Ci poetry.

Jì既
tì替
yú余
yǐ以
huì蕙
xiāng纕
xī兮
 ，
yòu又
shēn申
zhī之
yǐ以
lǎn揽
chǎi茝
 。

They had already condemned me for my orchid sash, and yet they criticized me again for my fragrant herbs.

Yāo腰
xì系
xiāng纕
dài带
 ，
shēn身
zhuó着
cháng长
páo袍
 。

Girded with a silk sash at the waist, dressed in a long robe.

2.

verb

to wear; to gird; to carry at the waist

archaic

Transitive verb used in classical contexts for wearing sashes, swords, or ornaments.

Xiāng纕
bǎo宝
jiàn剑
 ，
kuà跨
jùn骏
mǎ马
 。

Wearing a precious sword at the waist, mounted on a fine steed.

Jūn君
zǐ子
xiāng纕
huì蕙
 ，
yǐ以
shì示
qí其
dé德
 。

The gentleman wears orchids at his waist to display his virtue.

3.

verb

to sew; to stitch; to insert

archaic

Rare technical usage referring to sewing or inserting fabric pieces together. Often seen in compound words.

Xiāng纕
biān边
zhuì缀
yù玉
 ，
zhì制
zuò作
jīng精
qiǎo巧
 。

Sewing the edges and inlaying jade, the craftsmanship is exquisite.

Yǐ以
zhēn针
xiāng纕
zhī之
 ，
mì密
bù不
tòu透
fēng风
 。

Sewing it with a needle so tightly that not even wind can pass through.