线呢 (xiàn nà) — cotton suitings (a type of fabric used for suits)

Definition

线呢 (xiàn nà) is a noun for a specific suiting fabric, traditionally cotton or wool, used to make suits and tailored clothes. It refers to the cloth itself, not a pattern or color.

noun
cotton suitings (a type of fabric used for suits)
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Examples

  • 线呢
    Zhè kuài xiàn nà hěn shì hé zuò xī zhuāng.
    This piece of cotton suiting is very suitable for making a suit.
  • 线呢
    Cái feng tuī jiàn yòng xiàn nà lái zuò zhè tào yī fu.
    The tailor recommends using cotton suiting to make this outfit.
  • 线呢
    Zhè zhǒng xiàn nà de zhì dì hěn róu ruǎn, shì hé chūn qiū chuān.
    This kind of cotton suiting has a soft texture, suitable for spring and autumn wear.

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