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纩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
纩kuàngcotton, silkg, 6 strokes, radical 纟
纩kuàngfine floss-silk or cottonunknown, 6 strokes, radical 纟
kuàng(kuang4) T4
  1. 1cotton, silk
  2. 2fine floss-silk or cotton
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March 24, 2026

纩(纊)kuàng(kuang4)

The character 纩 (kuàng) refers to fine silk or cotton, often associated with textiles and fabrics. It is commonly used in contexts related to clothing, fashion, and textile production, highlighting the quality and type of fabric being discussed.

Strokes6Radical纟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, textiles like silk have significant historical importance, symbolizing wealth and status. The character 纩 reflects this heritage, as silk production was a key industry along the Silk Road, influencing trade and cultural exchanges.

Memory Tip

Imagine a soft, fluffy cloud made of silk and cotton floating in the sky. The character 纩 has a complex structure with the '纟' radical, which relates to silk, and '广' which can remind you of a wide expanse of fabric. Think of 'kuàng' as the sound of the cloud gently brushing against you with its silky softness.

Meanings of 纩

kuàng(kuang4)
1cotton, silk
2fine floss-silk or cotton
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About 纩

纩Simplified
纊Traditional
6Strokes
纟Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 纩

Quick Contrast

纺 (fǎng) refers to the process of spinning fibers into yarn, while 纩 (kuàng) specifically denotes the type of fine silk or cotton fabric.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 纩 with other similar-sounding characters or related textile words. Use it primarily in discussions about fabric quality and types. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings with similar terms.

HSK Study Tips

Although this character is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to level 4-5 due to its relation to textiles and material discussions. Focus on understanding its use in context and associating it with similar HSK vocabulary related to clothing and fabric.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 纩 to mean general fabric, while it specifically refers to fine silk or cotton. For example, saying '我买了很多纩' (I bought a lot of fabric) is incorrect; it should be more specific like '我买了很多丝绸' (I bought a lot of silk).

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Pronunciation of 纩

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Etymology of 纩

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

silk

Semantic (meaning)纟
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Phonetic (sound)广
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Case file: 纩

  1. 1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half广 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysilk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 纩?

Decomposition of 纩

IDS Structure⿰纟广
纩Full Character
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纟si1
left
广Guang3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 纩?

How to say cotton, silk in Chinese

“cotton, silk” in Chinese is纩kuàng

The character 纩 (kuàng) refers to fine silk or cotton, often associated with textiles and fabrics. It is commonly used in contexts related to clothing, fashion, and textile production, highlighting the quality and type of fabric being discussed.

When to use 纩

Learners often confuse 纩 with other similar-sounding characters or related textile words. Use it primarily in discussions about fabric quality and types. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings with similar terms.

纩 or something close to it

纺 (fǎng) refers to the process of spinning fibers into yarn, while 纩 (kuàng) specifically denotes the type of fine silk or cotton fabric.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is using 纩 to mean general fabric, while it specifically refers to fine silk or cotton. For example, saying '我买了很多纩' (I bought a lot of fabric) is incorrect; it should be more specific like '我买了很多丝绸' (I bought a lot of silk).

Write 纩

纩

Practice writing 纩 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 纩

Words Containing This Character1
纩kuàngfine floss-silk or cotton纊
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Compound Meaning

What does 纩 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 纩

It is pronounced as 'kuàng,' with a falling tone.

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