Definitions
embroidery, needlework
Etymology
Depicts an embroidered pattern usually found on clothing. Original form of 黼.
About
The character 黹 originated as a pictogram representing embroidered patterns, and its modern form retains structural elements that suggest stitching, with a top component resembling a needle and a lower part depicting fabric. Initially denoting specific decorative needlework, its meaning broadened over time to encompass sewing and tailoring in general. While now rarely used independently, 黹 functions as a semantic radical in characters like 黼 and 黻, where it contributes a meaning related to embroidery or ornamental textile work.
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