xiān xīndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
core (of a fiber)
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Original source entry:

纖芯 纤芯 [xian1 xin1] /core (of a fiber)/

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Other forms in these source records: 纖芯

  • 纤
    qiàn

    boatman's tow-rope

    xiān

    fine / delicate / minute

  • 芯
    xīn

    (bound form) the pith of the rush plant (used as a lampwick)

    xìn

    used in 芯子[xìn zi] / Taiwan pr. [xīn]

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