人造革 (rén zào gé) — artificial leather, synthetic leather

Definition

Man-made material designed to imitate real leather — usually PU or PVC. Contrasts with 真皮 ('genuine leather'): 人造革 is cheaper and more uniform, 真皮 is more breathable and ages with a patina.

noun
artificial leathersynthetic leather
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Examples

  • 人造革
    Zhè ge bāo shì rén zào gé zuò de, bú shì zhēn pí.
    This bag is made of artificial leather, not real leather.
  • Qì chē zuò yǐ yòng rén zào gé jì pián yi yòu nài yòng.
    Car seats made of artificial leather are both cheap and durable.
  • 人造革
    Tā mǎi le yí tào rén zào gé shā fā, yán sè hěn hǎo kàn.
    She bought a set of artificial leather sofas in a nice color.

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