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绵
mián
Description
"绵"本来指丝绵，也常用来说东西又软又长，像连绵不断的山。
"绵" originally refers to silk cotton and is often used to describe something soft and long, like continuous mountains.
我们平时常听到"绵羊"和"连绵"这两个词。
We often hear the words "绵羊" (sheep) and "连绵" (continuous) in daily life.
Meanings
绵mián
soft; downy; cottony
这块布摸起来很绵。
This cloth feels very soft.
绵mián
continuous; unbroken; stretching long
山连绵到很远的地方。
The mountains stretch far into the distance.
绵mián
silk floss; cotton wadding
被子里面是丝绵。
The quilt is filled with silk cotton.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally 丝绵 (silk floss); the soft, drawn-out quality gave rise to senses of softness and continuity.
- Nuance
绵 (silk floss) differs from 棉 (cotton plant), though both mean soft padding.
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