muslin

is composed of the radical (silk, thread) and (few). depicts a bundle of tied silk threads, representing silk fabric, while is a pictograph of four tiny particles, which can be understood as specks of light. Thus, refers to a light, soft, and thin silk fabric that is translucent due to its thinness.

Vocabulary of 紗

  • 紗窗 (granulated sugar)
  • 婚紗 (wedding dress)
  • 紗布 (gauze)

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