Component 帛 bó silk fabrics and textiles Stroke order ▶ 帛 used in 3 characters HSK 6 棉 mián cotton plant (annual or perennial herb or shrub; cultivated varieties include upland cotton, sea-island cotton, tree cotton, etc.; cotton fibers are a key textile material; seeds can be pressed for oil; commonly called 棉花) HSK 7 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 锦 jǐn colorful patterned silk fabric