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March 24, 2026
綸lún(lun2)
The character 綸 (lún) primarily refers to silk thread, often used in textiles and sewing. It can also imply the action of twisting together or classifying items, making it applicable in contexts relating to both crafting and organization.
Strokes14Radical糹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Silk has a rich history in China, symbolizing luxury and craftsmanship. The production of silk thread is an important aspect of traditional Chinese culture, particularly in the context of clothing and art.
Memory Tip
Imagine a spool of silk thread that is intricately twisted together (like the character's components) and labeled for classification. The sound 'lún' can remind you of the word 'loom' where threads are spun together.
Meanings of 綸
lún(lun2)
1silk thread; to twist together; to classify
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About 綸
綸Simplified
14Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a spool of silk thread that is intricately twisted together (like the character's components) and labeled for classification. The sound 'lún' can remind you of the word 'loom' where threads are spun together.
Usage Notes
Learners should be careful not to confuse 綸 with similar characters, such as 絡 (luò), which also relates to threads but has different nuances. It's more often used in formal contexts relating to textiles and craftsmanship.
HSK Study Tips
While 綸 is not an HSK level character, students should focus on its radicals, especially 糸 (mì) which relates to thread. Connecting it with other textile-related vocabulary can aid in retention.
Cultural Note
Silk has a rich history in China, symbolizing luxury and craftsmanship. The production of silk thread is an important aspect of traditional Chinese culture, particularly in the context of clothing and art.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 綸 with related characters like 絲 (sī) which also means silk but refers specifically to the fabric rather than the thread. Remember, 綸 focuses on the thread itself.
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Cultural Notes for 綸
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Silk has a rich history in China, symbolizing luxury and craftsmanship. The production of silk thread is an important aspect of traditional Chinese culture, particularly in the context of clothing and art.
Word Family of 綸
Words Containing This Character8
涤纶polyester fiber滌綸
纶lúnto classify綸
腈纶acrylic fiber腈綸
满腹经纶politically astute滿腹經綸
丙纶polypropylene fiber丙綸
维纶vinylon, synthetic fiber made from polyvinyl alcohol (loanword)維綸
维尼纶vinylon, synthetic fiber made from polyvinyl alcohol (loanword)維尼綸
氯纶polyvinyl chloride fiber氯綸
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Frequently Asked Questions about 綸
It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in texts related to textiles or craftsmanship.
It is pronounced as 'lún', with a rising tone.
There are no widely known idioms that use 綸, but it may appear in specialized contexts.
