紗 (shā) - Gauze — a thin, transparent fabric & sheer material

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shā ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

紗 · shā

Gauze — a thin, transparent fabric;

sheer material;

also used metaphorically for things that are delicate or translucent.

Gauze — a thin, transparent fabricsheer materialalso used metaphorically for things that are delicate

Usage highlights

Gauze fabricSheer curtainGauze dressThin silk gauzeMosquito net gauzeGauze mask

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a dress made of gauze (紗裙).
  • The curtains are made of sheer fabric (紗簾).
  • This is a type of fine silk gauze (薄紗).
  • Mosquito netting is often made of gauze (蚊帳紗).

Collocations

  • Gauze fabric(紗布)
  • Sheer curtain(紗簾)
  • Gauze dress(紗裙)
  • Thin silk gauze(薄紗)
  • Mosquito net gauze(蚊帳紗)
  • Gauze mask(紗口罩)

Idioms

  • Like viewing flowers through a mist(霧裡看花)
  • As if separated by a veil(如隔紗幕)
  • Gauze-covered lamp(紗燈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in Chinese clothing, particularly in summer garments for its breathability.
  • Commonly used in traditional Chinese interior design for curtains and room dividers.
  • Associated with elegance and delicacy in Chinese aesthetics.

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