绫 (líng) — a thin silk fabric (used in compound words)

Definition

A thin, glossy silk fabric. It is a bound form used almost only in compounds like 绫罗 and 绸缎, not as a standalone word.

bound form

a thin silk fabric (used in compound words)

绫。
Zhè jiàn qí páo yòng de shì shàng děng de hóng líng.
This qipao is made of fine red silk fabric.
绫。
Gǔ dài zhǐ yǒu fù rén cái néng chuān líng luó chóu duàn.
In ancient times only the wealthy could wear fine silks and satins.
绫。
Nà kuài líng bù mō qǐ lái fēi cháng guāng huá.
That piece of silk fabric feels very smooth.

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