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丝
sī
Description
"丝"是很细的线，比如蚕吐出来的丝可以做成漂亮的衣服。
"丝" is a very fine thread, such as the silk produced by silkworms that can be made into beautiful clothes.
它也可以指细细的东西，或者很小、很少的量。
It can also refer to something thin, or a very small amount.
Meanings
丝sī
silk; thread from silkworms
这条围巾是用真丝做的。
This scarf is made of real silk.
丝sī
thin thread-like thing; thin strip
妈妈把土豆切成丝。
Mom cut the potatoes into thin strips.
一丝yìsī
a tiny bit; a trace of
天上没有一丝云。
There isn't a single cloud in the sky.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of two silk threads; the base for many textile-related characters.
- Nuance
as a measure of quantity, 一丝 stresses an extremely small, almost negligible amount.
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