A thin light fabric of cotton or silk or combination, with finely crinkled or ridged surface. Also, a silk fabric, usually black, used for mourning veils or bands.

• 绸一种用丝、棉、毛或其它纤维织成的轻软而薄的织物,表面成皱状。它也是一种丝绸织物,一般为黑色,多用于丧服或领饰。