纱
yarn; gauze; screen
Meanings
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yarn; thread made from cotton, hemp, etc.
Refers to the raw spun fibers before weaving, often measured in counts (支).
This textile factory mainly produces 60-count cotton yarn.
She knitted a scarf with fine, soft yarn.
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Workers are spinning hemp into yarn.
This yarn has an even texture, suitable for high-grade fabrics.
Spinning yarn is one of the traditional textile crafts.
noun
gauze; sheer fabric with sparse weave
Refers to lightweight, semi-transparent fabrics like medical gauze or curtain sheers.
The nurse gently bandaged the wound with gauze.
She wore a white gauze skirt that looked very flowing.
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Light blue window gauze hangs on the bedroom windows.
This type of gauze fabric breathes very well, suitable for summer use.
The doctor put on a sterile gauze mask.
noun
screen; mesh resembling gauze
Refers to wire mesh, plastic mesh, or other materials with a grid pattern similar to fabric gauze.
An iron screen door is installed to prevent mosquitoes from entering.
This plastic mesh is lightweight and durable, often used in agricultural greenhouses.
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Nylon mesh covers the fish tank to prevent fish from jumping out.
This metal mesh is commonly used for industrial filtration.
The screen mesh on the window needs regular cleaning.
noun
textile suffix; type of fabric
Used as a suffix in names of specific fabric types, often transliterations or descriptive terms.
This georgette dress is very suitable for summer wear.
Seersucker is a cotton fabric with a bumpy texture that is cool to wear.
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Designers like to use chiffon for evening gowns because it is very flowing.
This type of gauze fabric is suitable for making wedding dresses.
Real silk gauze is softer than artificial gauze and feels better to the touch.