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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
缎duànsatinng, 12 strokes, radical 纟, rank #29591, Very Hard
duàn(duan4)duan T4
  1. 1satin
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March 24, 2026

缎(緞)duàn(duan4)

The character 缎 (duàn) refers to a type of luxurious fabric known as satin. It is commonly used in the context of fashion and textiles, often associated with elegance and high-quality clothing or accessories. In everyday usage, it may describe items like dresses or linings that have a smooth, shiny surface.

Strokes12Radical纟Frequency#29591DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Satin fabrics have a significant presence in Chinese culture, often used for traditional garments like qipaos during festivals or weddings, symbolizing elegance and prosperity.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'duan' (pronounced like 'duan') of satin fabric that is flowing elegantly in the wind. The character 缎 has the radical '糸' (silk) which reminds you that satin is a silk-like material. Picture yourself wearing a beautiful satin dress at a fancy event to help remember its meaning.

Meanings of 缎

duàn(duan4)
1satin
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About 缎

缎Simplified
緞Traditional
12Strokes
纟Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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绸 (chóu) - use 缎 (duàn) for smoother, shinier fabrics, while 绸 (chóu) refers to silk fabrics that may not have the same sheen.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when saying 缎 (duàn); it can be easily confused with words that have similar sounds. This word is relatively formal, so it’s best used in discussions about fashion, textiles, or when shopping for high-end fabrics. Common collocations include '缎面' (satin surface) or '缎带' (satin ribbon).

HSK Study Tips

Although 缎 (duàn) is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other fabric-related words, particularly at the intermediate level. Students should focus on understanding related terms and their applications in fashion and home decor.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 缎 with related words like 布 (bù, cloth) or 绸 (chóu, silk), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我买了一些布' (I bought some cloth) when referring to satin is incorrect; it should be '我买了一些缎'.

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Etymology of 缎

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 段 represents the sound. Simplified form of 緞.

Memory hint

silk

Semantic (meaning)纟
+
Phonetic (sound)段
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Origin

缎 = 纟 + 段. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 缎

IDS Structure⿰纟段
缎Full character
=
纟si1
left
段Duan4
right
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Parts

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How to say satin in Chinese

“satin” in Chinese is缎duàn

The character 缎 (duàn) refers to a type of luxurious fabric known as satin. It is commonly used in the context of fashion and textiles, often associated with elegance and high-quality clothing or accessories. In everyday usage, it may describe items like dresses or linings that have a smooth, shiny surface.

When to use 缎

Be mindful of the tone when saying 缎 (duàn); it can be easily confused with words that have similar sounds. This word is relatively formal, so it’s best used in discussions about fashion, textiles, or when shopping for high-end fabrics. Common collocations include '缎面' (satin surface) or '缎带' (satin ribbon).

缎 or something close to it

绸 (chóu) - use 缎 (duàn) for smoother, shinier fabrics, while 绸 (chóu) refers to silk fabrics that may not have the same sheen.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 缎 with related words like 布 (bù, cloth) or 绸 (chóu, silk), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我买了一些布' (I bought some cloth) when referring to satin is incorrect; it should be '我买了一些缎'.

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Grammar patterns of 缎

缎 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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最后上完蜡后,它看起来犹如____子般光滑亮泽。

The final stage of waxing left it with a satin sheen.

Example sentences for 缎 (8)

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最后上完蜡后,它看起来犹如缎子般光滑亮泽。

zuìhòu shàng wán là hòu, tā kànqǐlai yóurú duàn zi bān guānghuá liàng zé。

The final stage of waxing left it with a satin sheen.
2
她在黑头发上系着红缎带,恋恋不舍自己的梦.

tā zài hēi tóufa shàng jì zhe hóng duàn dài, liànliànbùshě zìjǐ de mèng.

She wore ribbons in her black hair and clung to her dreams.
3
她的头发上编扎着缎带和花。

tā de tóufa shàng biān zā zhe duàn dài hé huā。

Her hair was interlaced with ribbons and flowers.
4
她穿着紫绿相间的绸缎衣服。

tā chuānzhuó zǐ lǜ Xiāng jiān de chóu duàn yīfu。

She wore purple and green silk.
5
她想把睡衣踢脱,可是它却和缎子床单绞到了一块。

tā xiǎng bǎ shuì yī tī tuō, kěshì tā què hé duàn zi chuángdān jiǎo dào le yī kuài。

She tried to kick the pajamas loose, but they were tangled in the satin sheet.
6
缎子很容易起毛.

duàn zi hěn róngyì qǐ máo.

Satin is very easily roughed.
7
窗上挂着金碧辉煌的缎子窗帘.

chuāng shàng guà zhe jīn bì huīhuáng de duàn zi chuānglián.

Gold and green satin brocade drapes hung at the windows.
8
我们在汽车上挂满了缎带.

wǒmen zài qìchē shàng guà mǎn le duàn dài.

We decorated our car with ribbon.

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Word Family of 缎

Words containing this character5
缎duànsatin緞
缎带ribbon緞帶
绸缎satin綢緞
锦缎brocade錦緞
缎子satin緞子
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Words with 缎

What does 缎带 mean?

Frequently asked questions about 缎

缎 specifically refers to satin, which has a smooth and glossy finish, while other fabrics like cotton or linen have different textures and uses.

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