丝绸 (sī chóu) — silk
Definition
丝绸 specifically means silk cloth (the woven fabric); 丝 is the broader term for silk thread, filament, or a thread-like trace. Use 丝绸 when talking about the material used for clothing or trade.
noun
silk
Measure word · 块
Examples
- 丝绸。Zhè tiáo sī chóu qún zi hěn piào liang.This silk skirt is very beautiful.
- 丝绸。Zhōng guó de sī chóu zài shì jiè shàng hěn yǒu míng.Chinese silk is very famous worldwide.
- 丝绸。Tā xǐ huan chuān sī chóu zuò de yī fu.She likes to wear clothes made of silk.
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