fine calico; muslin
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
fine plain-weave cotton fabric; fine calico; muslin
Compared to standard calico (市布), it has a tighter, finer weave. Commonly used for shirts, dresses, and bed linens.
Zhè这
kuài块
xì细
bù布
hěn很
shì适
hé合
zuò做
chèn衬
shān衫
。
This piece of fine calico is very suitable for making shirts.
Xì细
bù布
bǐ比
shì市
bù布
gèng更
róu柔
ruǎn软
shū舒
shì适
。
Fine calico is softer and more comfortable than standard calico.
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Mā妈
ma妈
yòng用
piǎo漂
bái白
xì细
bù布
gěi给
wǒ我
zuò做
le了
yī一
tiáo条
qún裙
zi子
。
My mother made me a dress using bleached muslin.