帛
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Meaning: silk
💡 White (白) cloth (巾) = precious silk (帛).
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Character Story & Explanation
帛 (bó) means 'silk', a fabric that was central to ancient Chinese economy and status. The character combines 白 (white) atop 巾 (cloth), symbolizing white silk. Historically, silk was used as currency and for writing, giving rise to terms like 帛书 (silk manuscripts).
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