纱
紗shā
#2,425 most
frequent character
cotton yarn, muslin
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
纱 joins 纟, silk thread, with 少 shǎo, which shares the same start. The thread part points to the first meaning, light fabrics. From there it grew to yarn, gauze, and a screen made of fabric.
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