缎

緞

duàn

段 + 纟

Definitions

duàn satin

Etymology

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

Semantic: 纟 Phonetic: 段

About

缎 (duàn) is the simplified form of 緞, both referring to satin, a smooth, thick silk fabric. It is a phono-semantic compound: the left component 纟 (from 糸, mì) is the semantic radical for silk and textiles, while the right component 段 (duàn), meaning "section", provides the pronunciation. Historically, the term denoted high-quality, tightly woven silk for luxury clothing. In modern use, it continues to describe various glossy woven fabrics, maintaining its original association with fine textiles.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

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Simplified Modern

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这条缎带很光滑。

Zhè tiáo duàndài hěn guānghuá.

This satin ribbon is very smooth.

我喜欢绸缎的衣服。

Wǒ xǐhuān chóuduàn de yīfú.

I like clothes made of silk fabric.

奶奶的旗袍是锦缎的。

Nǎinai de qípáo shì jǐnduàn de.

Grandma's cheongsam is made of brocade.

他用缎带包扎礼物。

Tā yòng duàndài bāozā lǐwù.

He used a satin ribbon to wrap the gift.

这块缎子质地非常柔软。

Zhè kuài duànzi zhìdì fēicháng róuruǎn.

This piece of satin fabric is very soft in texture.

她不仅买了绸缎，还买了缎带。

Tā bùjǐn mǎi le chóuduàn, hái mǎi le duàndài.

She not only bought silk fabric, but also bought satin ribbons.

因为缎面光滑，所以适合做晚礼服。

Yīnwèi duànmiàn guānghuá, suǒyǐ shìhé zuò wǎnlǐfú.

Because the satin surface is smooth, it is suitable for making evening gowns.

这款锦缎的设计融合了传统与现代元素。

Zhè kuǎn jǐnduàn de shèjì rónghé le chuántǒng yǔ xiàndài yuánsù.

The design of this brocade integrates traditional and modern elements.

Related Characters

Component: 段

Component: 纟

缎