氈 (zhān) - Felt — a thick, non-woven cloth made by

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zhān ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

氈 · zhān

Felt — a thick, non-woven cloth made by matting, condensing, and pressing fibers together, traditionally made from wool or animal fur.

Felt — a thick, non-woven cloth made by

Usage highlights

Felt hatFelt rugFelt bootsFelt tent/yurtFelt blanketFelt mat

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a felt hat (毡帽).
  • The yurt is covered with felt (毡房).
  • They laid down a felt rug (毡毯).
  • Traditional Mongolian boots have felt soles (毡靴).

Collocations

  • Felt hat(毡帽)
  • Felt rug(毡毯)
  • Felt boots(毡靴)
  • Felt tent/yurt(毡房)
  • Felt blanket(毡被)
  • Felt mat(毡垫)

Idioms

  • As alike as two peas in a pod(如毡似漆)
  • Sit on a felt rug and wield a sharp blade(坐毡运斤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Felt has been used for millennia by nomadic peoples of Central Asia, such as Mongols and Turkic groups, for clothing, shelter, and furnishings.
  • In China, felt production and use are particularly associated with northern ethnic minorities and their traditional lifestyles.
  • The character 氈 itself pictographically represents 'fur' (毛) and 'good fortune' (亶), suggesting a valuable material made from animal hair.

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