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纺织fǎngzhīspinning and weavingHSK 7, n, 15 strokes, rank #25350, Very Hard
fǎngzhī(fang3zhi1)fang zhi T3
  1. 1spinning and weaving
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March 24, 2026

纺织(紡織)fǎngzhī(fang3zhi1)

纺织 (fǎngzhī) refers to the processes of spinning and weaving fibers to create textiles. This term is commonly used in the context of the textile industry, fashion design, and traditional crafts, highlighting the extensive techniques involved in fabric production.

Strokes15Frequency#25350DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

纺织 is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, particularly with traditional crafts like silk weaving, which has been significant since ancient times and remains a symbol of luxury and craftsmanship in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of 纺 (fǎng) as 'fancy,' where you spin 'fancy threads' into fabric, and 织 (zhī) as 'weave' which looks like a web. Imagine a spider weaving a beautiful, intricate web to remember the connection between spinning and weaving.

Meanings of 纺织

fǎngzhī(fang3zhi1)
1spinning and weaving
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About 纺织

纺织Simplified
紡織Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#25350Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

纺纱 (fǎngshā) vs 纺织 (fǎngzhī): choose 纺纱 when specifically referring to the spinning of fibers into yarn, while 纺织 encompasses both spinning and weaving processes.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts related to industry and craftsmanship. Be careful not to confuse it with related terms like 纺纱 (fǎngshā) which specifically means 'spinning yarn.' The collocation 纺织品 (fǎngzhīpǐn) means 'textile products' and is frequently used.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 纺织 connects with other industry-related vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding its usage in various contexts, particularly in discussions about manufacturing and cultural practices in China.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 纺织 with just weaving, neglecting the spinning aspect. For example, saying '我喜欢织布' (I like to weave cloth) instead of '我喜欢纺织' (I like spinning and weaving) misses the full meaning of the term.

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Component Characters

纺fǎngto spin (cotton or hemp etc)
7 strokes纟
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织zhīto weave
HSK 78 strokes纟
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How to say spinning and weaving in Chinese

“spinning and weaving” in Chinese is纺织fǎngzhī

纺织 (fǎngzhī) refers to the processes of spinning and weaving fibers to create textiles. This term is commonly used in the context of the textile industry, fashion design, and traditional crafts, highlighting the extensive techniques involved in fabric production.

When to use 纺织

This term is often used in formal contexts related to industry and craftsmanship. Be careful not to confuse it with related terms like 纺纱 (fǎngshā) which specifically means 'spinning yarn.' The collocation 纺织品 (fǎngzhīpǐn) means 'textile products' and is frequently used.

纺织 or something close to it

纺纱 (fǎngshā) vs 纺织 (fǎngzhī): choose 纺纱 when specifically referring to the spinning of fibers into yarn, while 纺织 encompasses both spinning and weaving processes.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 纺织 with just weaving, neglecting the spinning aspect. For example, saying '我喜欢织布' (I like to weave cloth) instead of '我喜欢纺织' (I like spinning and weaving) misses the full meaning of the term.

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Grammar Patterns of 纺织

纺织 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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有关____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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.

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In modern contexts, 纺织 refers to the processes and industries involved in textile manufacturing, including both traditional and modern techniques.

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