liǔ

skein

  • created sense approved 绺/綹 · liǔ · cord — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    liǔ

    cord

    A thread or cord made of silk strands, used for tying or fastening things

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  • created sense approved 绺/綹 · liǔ · [classifier] — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    liǔ

    [classifier]

    Used for things gathered together in a tuft, lock, or skein, such as hair, silk, or cotton thread; a bunch of long thin things gathered together

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  • created sense approved 绺/綹 · liǔ · to stroke — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    liǔ

    to stroke

    To stroke or smooth with the fingers, as when smoothing out a beard or strands of hair.

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