silk cloth; any type of fabric made from silk or artificial silk fibers

The ancient network of trade routes connecting China with Central Asia, Africa, and Europe, famously used for transporting silk and other goods.

To plan ahead or take precautions before trouble occurs; literally "to bind around with silk before it rains," derived from the [[诗经|詩經|shi1 jing1]].

silk fabric in general; silks and satins

thin and soft silk fabric or cloth

A fine, smooth, plain-woven silk fabric; name is a loanword from French 'taffetas'.

silk fabric of various colors

(literary) deeply attached in affection or sentiment; clinging and tender

A fine, smooth, and durable plain-weave fabric made of cotton or silk, often used for making shirts

Various kinds of fine silk textiles; often used as a metaphor for luxurious clothing

a thin and soft plain-weave silk fabric that is often used for summer clothing

a plain-weave silk fabric dyed with the juice of the [[薯莨|薯莨|shu3 liang2]] plant; typically dark and shiny on one side and brown on the other, it is breathable and commonly used for summer clothing

A rough-textured, durable fabric made from waste silk fibers; often used for making clothing.

pongee; a soft unbleached Chinese silk fabric woven from the cocoons of wild silkworms, historically produced in Shandong. Also known as [[柞绸|柞綢|zuo4 chou2]]

silk fabric produced from the cocoons of wild silkworms that feed on oak leaves

The ancient Silk Road trade route linking China to the West.

silk fabric; silk textiles

A type of durable silk fabric with a distinct twill weave, originally produced in areas such as Nanjing and Hangzhou.

a plain-weave fabric similar to poplin but often with a ribbed texture, traditionally made from silk

a type of plain-weave silk fabric dyed with juice from the [[薯莨|薯莨|shu3 liang2]] plant; traditionally produced in Guangdong and Fujian provinces and often used for summer clothing

Tussah silk fabric; a durable, soft silk made from the cocoons of wild silkworms.

a fabric woven from a mixture of silk and cotton threads, typically of foreign style or imported origin

a type of plain-woven silk fabric; lustring

careful, considerate, and honest in one's disposition or conduct

A type of photographic paper with a fine texture similar to silk used for developing or enlarging photos

light silk or silk chiffon; ninon

traditional silk fabric dyed with juice from the tuber of the dye yam to create a dark, coated finish

A type of summer silk with a black, shiny face and a brownish-red back, dyed with yam juice and known for being cool and smooth; also known as [[香云纱|香雲紗|xiang1 yun2 sha1]] or [[莨绸|莨綢|liang2 chou2]]