绒
down; fabric; embroidery thread
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
fine down; soft fluff
Refers to soft, fine hair or fiber on animals or plants.
Down jackets made with duck down are very warm.
Camel down is a high-end insulating material.
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The fine fluff of dandelions drifts with the wind.
A bird's wings are covered with delicate down.
A baby's skin is covered with a thin layer of fine fluff.
noun
fabric with a fuzzy surface
Used to describe textiles with a soft, fuzzy surface finish.
This cotton fleece shirt feels very soft.
She bought a silk velvet dress for the party.
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A plush fleece coat is suitable for cold winter days.
Corduroy pants are durable and warm.
This shop sells various types of fleece fabrics.
noun
embroidery silk thread
informalUsually used in the colloquial diminutive form 绒儿, refers to thin silk threads for hand embroidery.
She embroidered a peony flower with red and green embroidery silk threads.
Traditional embroidery often uses colored embroidery threads to show details.
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Mom taught me to embroider handkerchiefs with embroidery thread.
This thin embroidery thread is suitable for delicate patterns.
There are various colored embroidery threads in her sewing basket.