máobiān

毛边

Word · NounTraditional毛邊

raw edge of fabric; uncut edge of a book; maobian paper

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

raw edge; selvage; uncut edge

neutral

In textiles, refers to the unfinished edge of fabric that may fray. In bookbinding, refers to the untrimmed edges of a book's pages, giving a rustic or antique look.

Zhè这
kuài块
bù布
de的
máo毛
biān边
xū需
yào要
suǒ锁
yī一
xià下
 。

The raw edge of this fabric needs to be hemmed.

Zhè这
běn本
jīng精
zhuāng装
shū书
bǎo保
liú留
le了
máo毛
biān边
 ，
hěn很
yǒu有
tè特
sè色
 。

This hardcover book retains its uncut edges, which is very distinctive.

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Tā他
xǐ喜
huān欢
shōu收
jí集
máo毛
biān边
shū书
 。

He likes collecting books with uncut edges.

2.

noun

maobian paper (abbreviation)

neutral

Refers to a type of traditional Chinese paper, often yellowish and with a slightly rough, fibrous texture, commonly used for calligraphy and painting.

Xiě写
máo毛
bǐ笔
zì字
zuì最
hǎo好
yòng用
máo毛
biān边
 。

It's best to use maobian paper for writing with a brush.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
máo毛
biān边
xī吸
mò墨
xìng性
hěn很
hǎo好
 。

This type of maobian paper has good ink absorption.