麻
hemp; fiber; numb; rough
Meanings
8 senses · 17 examplesnoun
hemp; fiber plants
formalRefers to a category of fibrous crops widely used for textile production
Farmers grow hemp, flax and other fibrous crops in the fields.
Ramie is a high-quality fibrous plant for textile use.
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Jute is often used to make woven bags and coarse burlap.
Sisal fibers are tough and suitable for making ropes.
Abacá fibers have high strength and are often used for marine ropes.
noun
hemp fiber
formalRefers to the extracted fibrous material from hemp plants
Hemp fiber is an important raw material for making paper and cloth.
noun
sesame
informalCommon regional usage, mostly used in fixed compound words
Mom mixes noodles with sesame paste, it tastes especially delicious.
The sesame oil from our hometown is pressed from local sesame seeds.
adjective
rough; uneven
neutralDescribes the texture of objects with uneven surfaces
This handcrafted paper has a smooth side and a rough, uneven side.
This wooden plank has become rough and spotted after years of exposure to the elements.
noun
pockmark; person with pockmarks
neutral, sometimes derogatoryRefers to a person with pockmarks on their face, can be used derogatorily
He had smallpox as a child and left pockmarks on his face, everyone called him Pockface.
adjective
spotted; dotted
neutralDescribes objects with small scattered spots
Flesh flies are easily recognizable by the small black spots all over their bodies.
Sparrows have brown feathers with small black speckles on them.
noun
family name Ma
neutralA common Chinese surname
My new colleague's last name is Ma, his name is Ma Jianguo.
adjective
numb; tingling
neutralDescribes the tingling sensation when blood circulation is temporarily interrupted
I squatted for too long, my leg fell asleep, I can't stand up.
I ate too many Sichuan peppercorns, my tongue feels a little tingly and numb.
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Keeping the same posture for a long time can easily make your hands and feet tingle and go numb.