# silkpunk

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɪlk.pʌŋk/

## Definitions
1. A subgenre of science fiction that depicts advanced technology combined with East Asian aesthetics and philosophy.

## Etymology
From silk + -punk. Coined by Chinese-American author Ken Liu in 2015 when describing his fantasy novel The Grace of Kings.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/silkpunk