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width; breadth of fabric; measure word for cloth, paintings
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
width of cloth, silk, woolen fabric
informalOften suffixed with '儿' (fúr) in spoken language. Refers specifically to the standard width of a roll of fabric.
This piece of cloth has a very wide width.
I want to buy a bolt of single-width silk.
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Double-width woolen fabric is more suitable for making coats.
He bought a piece of wide-width white cloth to make curtains.
This width is a bit narrow; it might not be enough.
noun
width; breadth; size
formalUsed more generally for the width or scope of things like territory, vibration, or range.
This river has a great width.
We measured the area of the land.
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The earthquake had a strong amplitude.
The extent of the price increase exceeded expectations.
The composition of this painting emphasizes the balance between width and length.
measure word
measure word for cloth, silk, paintings, calligraphy
Used specifically for counting items that are flat and often made of fabric or paper, like paintings, scrolls, or bolts of cloth.
A beautiful landscape painting is hanging on the wall.
She used two widths of cloth to make a bedsheet.
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I bought a bolt of silk to make a cheongsam.
This calligraphy piece is very valuable for collection.
Three precious ancient paintings were displayed at the exhibition.