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縩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
縩càithe sound of fabric rustlingx, 17 strokes, radical 糹
cài(cai4)cai T4
  1. 1the sound of fabric rustling
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March 24, 2026

縩cài(cai4)

The character 縩 (cài) refers to the sound produced by fabric rustling, often associated with the movement of textiles. It is less commonly used in everyday language and more often found in literary contexts or idiomatic expressions relating to fabric and cloth.

Strokes17Radical糹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, textiles hold significant importance, often symbolizing wealth and status. The sounds associated with fabric, like rustling, can evoke feelings of nostalgia and connection to heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cat playing with a silky piece of cloth, making a 'cái' sound as it jumps around, producing the gentle rustle of fabric. The character 縩 visually resembles threads woven together, emphasizing its connection to textiles.

Meanings of 縩

cài(cai4)
1the sound of fabric rustling
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About 縩

縩Simplified
17Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in standard conversation, which may lead to confusion. It's often found in literary texts or specific idiomatic phrases, so be cautious of its context. Remember that the pronunciation 'cài' is distinct from other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Since 縩 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, students should focus on understanding its context and usage through readings of classical literature or poetry. Connecting it with other textile-related vocabulary can also enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 縩 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, using it in place of 细 (xì, fine) when describing fabric would be incorrect; 縩 specifically relates to the sound of rustling fabric.

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Etymology of 縩

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

silk

Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)祭
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Origin

縩 = 糹 + 祭. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 縩

IDS Structure⿰糹祭
縩Full Character
=
糹si1
left
祭ji4
right
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How to say the sound of fabric rustling in Chinese

“the sound of fabric rustling” in Chinese is縩cài

The character 縩 (cài) refers to the sound produced by fabric rustling, often associated with the movement of textiles. It is less commonly used in everyday language and more often found in literary contexts or idiomatic expressions relating to fabric and cloth.

When to use 縩

This character is not commonly used in standard conversation, which may lead to confusion. It's often found in literary texts or specific idiomatic phrases, so be cautious of its context. Remember that the pronunciation 'cài' is distinct from other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 縩 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, using it in place of 细 (xì, fine) when describing fabric would be incorrect; 縩 specifically relates to the sound of rustling fabric.

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Word Family of 縩

Words Containing This Character1
縩cài(onom.) sound of friction of fabric

Frequently Asked Questions about 縩

No, 縩 is rarely used in daily speech and is more often found in literature.

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