絨 (róng) - Velvet, woolen cloth, soft fabric & refers to materials with a soft, thick pile

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Velvet, woolen cloth, soft fabric;

refers to materials with a soft, thick pile surface.

Velvet, woolen cloth, soft fabricrefers to materials with a soft, thick pile

Usage highlights

Velvet fabricWoolen clothPile fabricCashmereCoral velvetFlannel

Synonyms

  • 毛— fur, hair (sharing the soft, fibrous quality)
  • 绵— soft, cottony
  • 软— soft (describing texture)

Antonyms

  • 硬— hard (opposite texture)
  • 粗— coarse, rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a velvet dress (绒布连衣裙).
  • The baby blanket is made of soft wool (羊毛绒).
  • This carpet has a thick pile (绒面地毯).
  • He bought a flannel shirt (法兰绒衬衫).

Collocations

  • Velvet fabric(绒布)
  • Woolen cloth(毛绒)
  • Pile fabric(绒面)
  • Cashmere(羊绒)
  • Coral velvet(珊瑚绒)
  • Flannel(法兰绒)

Idioms

  • As soft as velvet(软如绒)
  • Velvet glove(绒里手套 — implying soft exterior but firm interior)
  • Warm as wool(暖似绒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with warmth, comfort, and luxury due to its soft texture.
  • Used in traditional crafts like velvet flowers (绒花), a type of decorative art.
  • Commonly appears in textiles and clothing, symbolizing coziness and refinement.

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