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緞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
緞duànsatinzg, 15 strokes, radical 糹
duàn(duan4) T4
  1. 1satin
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March 24, 2026

緞duàn(duan4)

The character 緞 (duàn) refers to a type of luxurious fabric known as satin, which is characterized by its smooth, shiny surface and soft texture. It is commonly used in clothing, upholstery, and decorative items, often conveying a sense of elegance and high quality.

Strokes15Radical糹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, satin is often used in wedding attire and ceremonial garments, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. The use of high-quality fabrics like satin reflects the importance placed on aesthetics and social status.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fancy ballroom where everyone is wearing satin gowns. The character 緞 has a 'thread' radical (糸) on the left, suggesting its textile nature, while the right side '段' hints at layers or sections of fabric, emphasizing its richness and smoothness.

Meanings of 緞

duàn(duan4)
1satin
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About 緞

緞Simplified
15Strokes
糹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 緞

Quick Contrast

绸 (chóu) - use 緞 (duàn) for satin, which is smoother and shinier than 绸 (chóu), a type of silk fabric that is less glossy.

Usage Notes

When using 緞, be mindful of its context; it is more formal and associated with luxury items. Common collocations include '緞帶' (satin ribbon) and '緞面' (satin surface). A common mistake is confusing it with similar fabrics like silk, which has a different texture and sheen.

HSK Study Tips

Although 緞 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is related to fabrics and textiles that may appear in higher levels of study. Students should focus on similar textile-related vocabulary to build context around this word.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 緞 with other fabrics, such as 絹 (silk), leading to incorrect descriptions. For example, saying '我买了一件絹衣服' (I bought a satin dress) when it should be '我买了一件緞衣服'.

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Pronunciation of 緞

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Etymology of 緞

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)糹
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Phonetic (sound)段
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Case file: 緞

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

  1. 1The meaning half糹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half段 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 緞?

Decomposition of 緞

IDS Structure⿰糹段
緞Full Character
=
糹si1
left
段Duan4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 緞?

How to say satin in Chinese

“satin” in Chinese is緞duàn

The character 緞 (duàn) refers to a type of luxurious fabric known as satin, which is characterized by its smooth, shiny surface and soft texture. It is commonly used in clothing, upholstery, and decorative items, often conveying a sense of elegance and high quality.

When to use 緞

When using 緞, be mindful of its context; it is more formal and associated with luxury items. Common collocations include '緞帶' (satin ribbon) and '緞面' (satin surface). A common mistake is confusing it with similar fabrics like silk, which has a different texture and sheen.

緞 or something close to it

绸 (chóu) - use 緞 (duàn) for satin, which is smoother and shinier than 绸 (chóu), a type of silk fabric that is less glossy.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 緞 with other fabrics, such as 絹 (silk), leading to incorrect descriptions. For example, saying '我买了一件絹衣服' (I bought a satin dress) when it should be '我买了一件緞衣服'.

Write 緞

緞

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Word Family of 緞

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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Compound Meaning

What does 缎 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 緞

No, satin is a weave that can be made from various fibers, including silk, polyester, or nylon, while silk refers specifically to the type of fiber.

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