Definitions

suì fine and loose cloth; tassel

Etymology

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The character "繐" is structured with the silk radical "糹" and the component "惠", which functions phonetically, originating in early Chinese to denote fine silk or fringe. Its etymology is directly tied to textile concepts, as seen in classical references to delicate fabrics or ornamental tassels. Over time, the character's meaning specialized within textile contexts, and its usage became more limited in modern language.

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Bronze Late Shang dynasty (~1100 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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