sợi khổ
Definition
- Noun:
- Weft thread / Woof thread: In weaving, a "sợi khổ" is the thread that is woven horizontally across the fixed vertical warp threads (sợi dọc) on a loom to create fabric.
- Filling yarn / Pick: The term refers to the crosswise yarn that is inserted over and under the lengthwise warp yarns during the weaving process.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người thợ dệt luồn sợi khổ qua sợi dọc. (The weaver passes the weft thread through the warp.)
- Chất lượng vải phụ thuộc vào cả sợi dọc và sợi khổ. (The fabric's quality depends on both the warp and the weft threads.)
Advanced Usage
- In technical textile contexts, "sợi khổ" is the specific term for the weft, which is often less tightly spun than the warp threads, as it undergoes less tension during weaving.
Variants and Related Words
- Sợi dọc (n): Warp thread. The set of lengthwise yarns held in tension on a loom.
- Khổ vải (n): Fabric width. The width of a woven fabric as determined by the loom.
- Dệt (v): To weave.
Synonyms
- Weft
- Woof
- Filling
- Pick
Related Terms
- Weaving: The method of textile production where two distinct sets of yarns, the warp and the weft, are interlaced at right angles.
- Loom: The device used to weave cloth.