Definition
丝绸 (sīchóu) refers specifically to silk fabric or cloth — the finished material. 丝 (sī) is the raw fiber or thread, and also means 'a tiny bit'. Use 丝绸 when talking about the fabric itself (e.g., a silk dress), and 丝 for the thread or a small amount.
noun
silk
Examples
- 丝绸。Zhè tiáo sī chóu qúnzi hěn piàoliang.This silk skirt is very beautiful.
- 丝绸。Zhōngguó de sī chóu zài shìjiè shàng hěn yǒumíng.Chinese silk is very famous worldwide.
- 丝绸。Tā xǐhuan chuān sī chóu zuò de yīfu.She likes to wear clothes made of silk.
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