纬 wěi warp and woof
warp and woof; lines of latitude
How to remember 纬: 纟 thread + 韦 leather = warp and woof. The weaver pulls a red thread across, pats her leather apron, and shows the kids how cloth grows from warp and woof.
Component breakdown
纬 = 纟 thread + 韦 leather
- 纟 thread
- 韦 leather
The weaver pulls a red thread across, pats her leather apron, and shows the kids how cloth grows from warp and woof.
How it is used
- The weft (crosswise threads), and lines of latitude - 经纬 (jīngwěi) warp and weft / longitude and latitude, 纬度 (wěidù) latitude (低纬度 low latitudes).
- 经天纬地 (jīngtiān-wěidì) describes the grand talent to order the world. Paired always against 经 (jīng).