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纺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
纺fǎngto spin (cotton or hemp etc)n, 7 strokes, radical 纟, rank #31556, Very Hard
纺fǎngfine woven silk fabricn, 7 strokes, radical 纟, rank #31556, Very Hard
纺fǎngto spin, to weave, to reeln, 7 strokes, radical 纟, rank #31556, Very Hard
fǎng(fang3) T3
  1. 1to spin (cotton or hemp etc)
  2. 2fine woven silk fabric
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March 24, 2026

纺(紡)fǎng(fang3)

The character 纺 (fǎng) primarily means 'to spin' in the context of textiles, particularly cotton or hemp. It is commonly used in discussions about fabric production and weaving, reflecting its significance in the textile industry in China. Additionally, it can refer to fine woven silk fabric, indicating a high-quality textile product.

Strokes7Radical纟Frequency#31556DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The importance of 纺 in Chinese culture is highlighted by the country's rich history of silk production, which dates back thousands of years. The art of spinning and weaving silk has been a vital aspect of Chinese heritage and trade.

Memory Tip

Imagine a spinning wheel where cotton fibers are twirling into fine silk fabric. The character 纺 has the radical 纟 (silk), which links directly to its meaning about textiles, while the sound 'fǎng' can be remembered by thinking of 'farming textiles' in a way that connects spinning and weaving.

Meanings of 纺

fǎng(fang3)
1to spin (cotton or hemp etc)
2fine woven silk fabric
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About 纺

纺Simplified
紡Traditional
7Strokes
纟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#31556Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 纺

Quick Contrast

纺 (fǎng, to spin) vs 织 (zhī, to weave) — use 纺 when referring specifically to the spinning process in textiles, while 织 pertains to the actual weaving of fabric.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is confusing 纺 with other textile-related terms such as 编 (biān) which means 'to braid or weave.' 纺 is generally used in more formal contexts, especially in industries related to textiles. Remember to use the correct tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

While 纺 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with other textile-related words. Students should focus on understanding its usage in context, especially within discussions of Chinese textile history and industry, which can enhance comprehension at higher levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 纺 with similar-sounding words like 访 (fǎng), which means 'to visit.' A concrete mistake would be saying '我去纺朋友' (Wǒ qù fǎng péngyǒu) instead of '我去访朋友' (Wǒ qù fǎng péngyǒu) for 'I am going to visit a friend.'

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Etymology of 纺

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

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 方 represents the sound. Simplified form of 紡.

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thread

Semantic (meaning)纟
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Phonetic (sound)方
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Case file: 纺

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 方 represents the sound. Simplified form of 紡.

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 纺?

Decomposition of 纺

IDS Structure⿰纟方
纺Full Character
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纟si1
left
方Fang1
right
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How to say to spin (cotton or hemp etc) in Chinese

“to spin (cotton or hemp etc)” in Chinese is纺fǎng

The character 纺 (fǎng) primarily means 'to spin' in the context of textiles, particularly cotton or hemp. It is commonly used in discussions about fabric production and weaving, reflecting its significance in the textile industry in China. Additionally, it can refer to fine woven silk fabric, indicating a high-quality textile product.

When to use 纺

A common mistake is confusing 纺 with other textile-related terms such as 编 (biān) which means 'to braid or weave.' 纺 is generally used in more formal contexts, especially in industries related to textiles. Remember to use the correct tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

纺 or something close to it

纺 (fǎng, to spin) vs 织 (zhī, to weave) — use 纺 when referring specifically to the spinning process in textiles, while 织 pertains to the actual weaving of fabric.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 纺 with similar-sounding words like 访 (fǎng), which means 'to visit.' A concrete mistake would be saying '我去纺朋友' (Wǒ qù fǎng péngyǒu) instead of '我去访朋友' (Wǒ qù fǎng péngyǒu) for 'I am going to visit a friend.'

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纺

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Grammar Patterns of 纺

纺 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). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 5

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有关____织业的更多评论请参看下面第7章。

See Chapter 7 below for further comments on the textile industry.

Example Sentences for 纺 (6)

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有关纺织业的更多评论请参看下面第7章。

yǒu guān fǎng zhī yè de gēng duō píng lùn qǐng cān kàn xià miàn dì7 7。

See Chapter 7 below for further comments on the textile industry.
2
在纺棉的情况下, 开棉是除杂前必须的.

zài fǎng mián de qíng kuàng xià, , kāi mián shì chú zá qián bì xū.

In the case of cotton processing, opening is necessary preliminary to cleaning.
3
那座原先是纺织厂的楼房改成学校了。

nà zuò yuán xiān shì fǎng zhī chǎng de lóu fáng gǎi chéng xué xiào le。

That building that used to be a textile mill has been converted into a school.
4
用纺作封面一般选用富春纺.

yòng fǎng zuò fēng miàn yī bān xuǎn yòng fù chūn fǎng.

The cover by spinning the General selection Fuchun spinning.
5
他写了一篇关于参观棉纺织厂的有价值的论文.

tā xiě le yī piān guān yú cān guān mián fǎng zhī chǎng de yǒu jià zhí de lùn wén.

He wrote a meritorious theme about his visit to the cotton mill.
6
“纺织品制造商”一案牵涉到对棉屑管理标准问题.

“ “ fǎng zhī pǐn zhì zào” shāng ” yī àn qiān shè dào duì mián xiè guǎn lǐ biāo zhǔn.

Textile Manufacturers involved a standard regulating cotton dust.

Word Family of 纺

Words Containing This Character11
纺织fǎngzhīspinning and weaving紡織
纺织品textile紡織品
纺fǎngfine woven silk fabric紡
纺织厂textile factory紡織廠
混纺mixed fabric混紡
纺锤spindle紡錘
纺纱spinning紡紗
纺丝to spin silk紡絲
纺车spinning wheel紡車
纺织物textile material紡織物
纺织娘katydid紡織孃
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Compound Meaning

What does 纺织 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 纺

纺 means 'to spin' and is primarily used in the context of spinning cotton or hemp and producing fine silk fabric.

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