绵
silk floss; continuous; soft; weak
Meanings
3 senses · 13 examplesnoun
silk floss
formalRefers to soft shredded silk used for padding or filling.
Ancient people used silk floss to pad their winter clothes.
This pillow is filled with high-quality silk floss.
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Silk floss is a traditional padding material.
verb
extend; continuous; unbroken
formalUsed to describe something that extends over a long distance or period of time, often paired with directional or descriptive complements.
The Great Wall stretches continuously for thousands of miles, with magnificent momentum.
Continuous mountains surround this small town.
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This continuous drizzle has lasted for three days.
Childhood memories stretch endlessly in my mind.
The highway stretches continuously along the coastline.
adjective
soft; weak; flimsy
Describes materials that are soft and flexible, or people/things that lack strength or resolve.
This fabric has a soft and gentle feel, very comfortable.
He is physically weak and cannot withstand strenuous exercise.
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The combat effectiveness of this team is relatively weak.
Her voice is soft and gentle, sounding very warm.
This kind of soft paper is suitable for making lanterns.