麻布 (má bù) — burlap, sackcloth, linen (coarse fabric made from hemp or flax)

Definition

Examples

• 这块麻布很结实，可以用来做袋子。
  Zhè kuài má bù hěn jiē shi, kě yǐ yòng lái zuò dài zi.
  This piece of burlap is very sturdy and can be used to make bags.
• 他穿着一件麻布衬衫，看起来很朴素。
  Tā chuān zhuó yí jiàn má bù chèn shān, kàn qǐ lái hěn pǔ sù.
  He is wearing a linen shirt and looks very plain.
• 这种麻布的质地比较粗糙，适合做抹布。
  Zhè zhǒng má bù de zhì dì bǐ jiào cū cāo, shì hé zuò mā bù.
  This type of burlap has a relatively rough texture and is suitable for making cleaning cloths.

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