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纱

shā

Description

“纱”是一种很薄、很轻的布,常常可以看透。

"纱" is a very thin, light fabric that is often see-through.

新娘结婚的时候常常会戴白色的纱。

Brides often wear white 纱 when they get married.

Meanings

纱shā

thin, light, see-through fabric; gauze

这块纱又薄又软。

This gauze is thin and soft.

纱shā

yarn; thread for weaving

她用棉纱织布。

She weaves cloth with cotton yarn.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    the 纟(silk) radical marks it as related to thread and cloth.

  • Nuance

    纱 refers to gauzy fabric or spun yarn, often thin and airy.

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