绒 (róng) - soft fabric & velvet
绒 · róng
soft fabric;
velvet;
fine hair;
down
soft fabricvelvetfine hair
Usage highlights
velvet fabriccashmerecamel haircorduroyflannelplush fabric
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This coat is made of velvet (绒布).
- The fabric has a soft nap (绒面).
- She wore a velvet dress (绒裙).
- The baby blanket is made of cashmere (羊绒).
Collocations
- velvet fabric(绒布)
- cashmere(羊绒)
- camel hair(驼绒)
- corduroy(灯芯绒)
- flannel(法兰绒)
- plush fabric(长绒)
Idioms
- Soft and warm(绒绒暖意)
- Velvet texture(丝绒质感)
- Feather-light down(羽绒轻柔)
Cultural background
FAQ- 绒 originally referred to fine animal hair or down used in textiles.
- In traditional Chinese clothing,绒 fabrics were associated with luxury and warmth.
- 绒 is commonly used in modern textile industry terms for various plush fabrics.