Definitions
variant of 輟|辍[chuò]
to sew; to stitch together; to combine; to link; to connect; to put words together; to compose; to embellish
About
The character "缀" derives from its traditional form "綴", constructed from the silk radical "糸" combined with the component "叕", which historically conveyed a sense of linking or joining, thus initially denoting the physical act of sewing or stitching items together. This concrete meaning gradually extended into more abstract domains, such as the weaving of words into coherent texts, reflecting a metaphorical shift from fabric to language. Over time, its semantic scope widened further to encompass ideas of embellishment or addition, where it functions to describe ornamental enhancements or the sequential attachment of elements. The simplified version "缀" preserves the phonetic element while modifying the radical to "纟", offering a visually condensed form that continues to carry the inherent notions of connection and adornment.
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Example Sentences Hide
星星点缀着夜空。
这个词的后缀是‘子’。
她喜欢在衣服上缀珠子。
这些灯光点缀了节日气氛。
在编程中，后缀表达式很常见。
他用彩线缀补了破洞。
这幅画以金色点缀，显得华贵。
语言中的前缀和后缀可以改变词义。