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The character 纹, with its traditional form 紋, is etymologically derived from the component 丝 (silk) combined with 文 (pattern, writing). This structure directly indicates its original meaning of woven patterns or designs in textiles, such as brocade or damask. Over time, its application broadened from these specific fabric patterns to denote any linear decorative pattern, mark, or grain, as seen in words for wood grain (木纹) or ripples on water (波纹). This semantic extension also led to more abstract uses, where it can refer to a figurative mark or impression, as in a wrinkle (皱纹).
Example Sentences Hide
这个花纹很漂亮。
木头上有自然的纹理。
奶奶的脸上有皱纹。
他仔细研究了瓷器的纹路。
这种纹饰在古代很常见。
指纹是每个人独特的标识。
水波纹在阳光下闪闪发光。
通过分析岩石的纹理，地质学家可以推断其形成过程。