氊 (zhān) - Felt — a thick, non-woven fabric made by

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氊 · zhān

Felt — a thick, non-woven fabric made by matting, condensing, and pressing fibers together, typically wool.

Felt — a thick, non-woven fabric made by

Usage highlights

Felt hatFelt tent/yurtFelt carpetFelt bootsFelt blanketFelt material

Synonyms

  • 毡— Simplified form of 氊; felt
  • 毯— Blanket, carpet (broader term, can include felt)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a felt hat (氊帽).
  • The yurt is covered with felt (氊房).
  • They laid down a felt carpet (氊毯).
  • Felt is used for insulation (绝缘氊).

Collocations

  • Felt hat(氊帽)
  • Felt tent/yurt(氊房)
  • Felt carpet(氊毯)
  • Felt boots(氊靴)
  • Felt blanket(氊被)
  • Felt material(氊料)

Idioms

  • Sit on a felt rug and wield a sharp blade(坐氊磨刃)
  • As warm as sitting on felt(如坐氊上)
  • Felt and fur, sharing weal and woe(氊裘与共)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Felt has a long history in nomadic cultures of Central and East Asia for clothing, shelter, and furnishings.
  • Traditionally associated with durability, warmth, and protection from the elements.
  • Used in the construction of yurts (gers), a traditional dwelling of Mongolian and other nomadic peoples.

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