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绸

chóu

Description

“绸”是一种又薄又软的布,是用蚕丝做的。

"绸" is a thin and soft fabric made from silk.

这种布很滑,摸起来很舒服,常常用来做漂亮的衣服。

This fabric is very smooth and feels comfortable to touch, often used to make beautiful clothes.

Meanings

绸chóu

silk; silk fabric

她穿着一件红色的丝绸裙子。

She is wearing a red silk dress.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    纟(silk radical) marks the meaning; often appears in the compound 丝绸 (silk).

  • Nuance

    绸 rarely stands alone in speech; use 丝绸 for everyday 'silk'.

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