The radicals (纺) of satin are directly or indirectly related to silk textiles. 纺 (糸), sī ㄙˉ. "糸" is simplified to "纟". Based on the ancient calligraphy, it is simplified and saved. "Shuowen Jiezi": "Shi, filament. Like the shape of a bundle of silk.". The shape of the bundle of silk is the paradigm of 纺.
Satin, generally refers to silk fabrics. In ancient times, it was mostly used as clothing by wealthy people. Its color is smooth, bright and colorful.
Source: Lao She's "Four Generations Under One Roof" 49: "He looked down on satin clothes and elegant attitudes, but he was a little ashamed of himself."
Detailed explanation of some words:< /p>
1. Preparation: [chóu móu]?
Lingering.
2. Poplin: [fǔ chóu]?
A plain cotton fabric with fine, smooth texture and luster. It is mostly used to make shirts.
3. Cotton silk: [mián chóu]?
A silk fabric made from broken silk, waste silk, etc., and spun into silk. The surface is uneven and not smooth.
4. Silk: [chóu zi]?
Thin and soft silk fabric.
5. Colored silk: [cǎi chóu]?
Colored silk.