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绦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
绦dísilk cord; sash, ribbon, cordn, 10 strokes, radical 纟, rank #79372, Very Hard
绦díbraidunknown, 10 strokes, radical 纟, rank #79372, Very Hard
绦tāosilk cord; sash, ribbon, cordn, 10 strokes, radical 纟, rank #79372, Very Hard
绦tāobraidunknown, 10 strokes, radical 纟, rank #79372, Very Hard
dí(di2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1silk cord; sash, ribbon, cord
  2. 2braid
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March 24, 2026

绦(絛)dí(di2)

The character 绦 (dí) refers to a silk cord or ribbon, often used in traditional clothing as a sash or decorative element. It can also denote a braided cord used for various purposes, including tying objects together or embellishing garments.

Strokes10Radical纟Frequency#79372DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, silk is highly valued and often associated with luxury and tradition, particularly in the making of clothing and decorative arts. The use of 绦 as a decorative cord exemplifies the importance of aesthetics in traditional Chinese attire.

Memory Tip

Imagine a delicate silk cord (绦) that is tied around a beautiful dress, adding elegance. The character features the silk radical (丝), reminding you of its connection to fabric and softness, while the pronunciation 'dí' can be remembered by thinking of 'dear' as you tie something precious with it.

Meanings of 绦

dí(di2)
primary
1silk cord; sash, ribbon, cord
2braid
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About 绦

绦Simplified
絛Traditional
10Strokes
纟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 绦

Usage Notes

In written Chinese, 绦 is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, so it may sound overly sophisticated in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words like '提' (tí), which means to lift or carry. Common collocations include 绦带 (dí dài), meaning silk ribbon.

HSK Study Tips

While 绦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 terms related to clothing and textiles, such as 衣 (yī) for clothes. Students should focus on recognizing the silk radical and understanding its use in specific contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 绦 with 绳 (shéng), which means rope. For example, saying '我需要一根绦' (wǒ xūyào yī gēn dí) when they mean '我需要一根绳' (wǒ xūyào yī gēn shéng) will lead to confusion.

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Pronunciation of 绦

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Etymology of 绦

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)条
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Case file: 绦

  1. 1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half条 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 绦?

Decomposition of 绦

IDS Structure⿰纟条
绦Full Character
=
纟si1
left
条tiao2
right
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Which of these is a component of 绦?

How to say silk cord; sash, ribbon, cord in Chinese

“silk cord; sash, ribbon, cord” in Chinese is绦dí

The character 绦 (dí) refers to a silk cord or ribbon, often used in traditional clothing as a sash or decorative element. It can also denote a braided cord used for various purposes, including tying objects together or embellishing garments.

When to use 绦

In written Chinese, 绦 is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, so it may sound overly sophisticated in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words like '提' (tí), which means to lift or carry. Common collocations include 绦带 (dí dài), meaning silk ribbon.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 绦 with 绳 (shéng), which means rope. For example, saying '我需要一根绦' (wǒ xūyào yī gēn dí) when they mean '我需要一根绳' (wǒ xūyào yī gēn shéng) will lead to confusion.

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绦

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Word Family of 绦

Words Containing This Character2
绦虫tapeworm絛蟲
绦díbraid絛
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Compound Meaning

What does 绦虫 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 绦

No, 绦 is more commonly found in literary texts or discussions about traditional clothing.

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