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绨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
绨tícoarse pongee, heavy silkg, 10 strokes, radical 纟, rank #92414, Very Hard
绨tícoarse greenish black pongeeunknown, 10 strokes, radical 纟, rank #92414, Very Hard
tí(ti2) T2
  1. 1coarse pongee, heavy silk
  2. 2coarse greenish black pongee
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March 24, 2026

绨(綈)tí(ti2)

The character 绨 (tí) refers to a type of coarse pongee fabric, often made from heavy silk. It is typically described as a greenish-black material and is used in traditional clothing and textiles in Chinese culture. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in discussions about fabrics or fashion.

Strokes10Radical纟Frequency#92414DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the type of fabric used in clothing often signifies status and occasion. 绨 has historical significance in the context of imperial clothing, as heavy silk was reserved for ceremonial garments.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, heavy tarpaulin made from coarse silk, draped over a blackened green tree. The character 绨 can be broken down: the silk radical (丝) suggests its textile nature, while the remaining part hints at its thick and coarse texture. Visualizing this heavy silk fabric can help you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation (tí).

Meanings of 绨

tí(ti2)
1coarse pongee, heavy silk
2coarse greenish black pongee
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About 绨

绨Simplified
綈Traditional
10Strokes
纟Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 绨

Usage Notes

绨 is a more formal term and may be found in literature or specialized contexts related to textiles rather than casual conversation. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar characters for silk (丝) or fabric (布). Ensure you're using it in the right context to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 绨 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to level 4 and above learners discussing textiles. Students should focus on understanding fabric-related vocabulary and their characteristics, as well as the silk radical, which appears in other words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 绨 with similar sounding characters like 绸 (chóu), which means satin, leading to incorrect usage in fabric discussions. Remember that 绨 specifically refers to coarse pongee.

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Pronunciation of 绨

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Etymology of 绨

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)弟
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Case file: 绨

  1. 1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half弟 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 绨?

Decomposition of 绨

IDS Structure⿰纟弟
绨Full Character
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纟si1
left
弟di4
right
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How to say coarse pongee, heavy silk in Chinese

“coarse pongee, heavy silk” in Chinese is绨tí

The character 绨 (tí) refers to a type of coarse pongee fabric, often made from heavy silk. It is typically described as a greenish-black material and is used in traditional clothing and textiles in Chinese culture. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in discussions about fabrics or fashion.

When to use 绨

绨 is a more formal term and may be found in literature or specialized contexts related to textiles rather than casual conversation. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar characters for silk (丝) or fabric (布). Ensure you're using it in the right context to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 绨 with similar sounding characters like 绸 (chóu), which means satin, leading to incorrect usage in fabric discussions. Remember that 绨 specifically refers to coarse pongee.

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绨

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Word Family of 绨

Words Containing This Character1
绨tícoarse greenish black pongee綈
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Compound Meaning

What does 绨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 绨

绨 specifically refers to a coarse pongee, while other types of silk may vary in texture, weight, and usage.

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