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丝绸
sīchóu
Description
丝绸是一种很软很滑的布，是用蚕丝做的。
Silk is a very soft and smooth fabric made from silkworm threads.
很久以前，中国的丝绸卖到了很多国家。
A long time ago, China's silk was sold to many countries.
Meanings
丝绸sīchóu
silk; silk cloth or fabric
这条围巾是用丝绸做的，很漂亮。
This scarf is made of silk and is very beautiful.
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Notes
- Etymology
丝 (silk thread) + 绸 (silk fabric), a compound naming the material.
- Nuance
refers to the fabric or material; the raw thread from silkworms is 蚕丝.
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