毡 (zhān) - Felt — a thick, soft fabric made by

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zhān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

毡 · zhān

Felt — a thick, soft fabric made by matting fibers together, typically wool, used for clothing, hats, and insulation.

Felt — a thick, soft fabric made by

Usage highlights

Felt hatFelt rugFelt bootsFelt tentFelt materialOil felt

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a felt hat (毡帽) in the cold weather.
  • The yurt has a felt covering (毡房).
  • She bought a piece of felt (一块毡子) for her craft project.
  • Traditional felt boots (毡靴) are very warm.

Collocations

  • Felt hat(毡帽)
  • Felt rug(毡毯)
  • Felt boots(毡靴)
  • Felt tent(毡房)
  • Felt material(毡料)
  • Oil felt(油毡)

Idioms

  • Like sitting on a needle felt(如坐针毡)
  • Felt socks and straw sandals(毡袜裹脚靴)
  • Felt blanket and fur coat(毡裘毳幕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Felt has been used for millennia by nomadic peoples across Central Asia, including Mongols and Turkic groups, for clothing and shelter.
  • In Chinese culture, felt is associated with northern frontier regions and traditional crafts.
  • The idiom '如坐针毡' (like sitting on a needle felt) describes extreme anxiety and discomfort.

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