cau4 dyun6綢緞绸缎
Jyutpingcau4 dyun6
Yalechàuh dyuhn
Definition
Silk fabrics; a general term for various types of silk textiles.
neutralclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to high quality, heavy, or lustrous woven fabrics rather than just any thin silk material. It often carries a slightly traditional or formal connotation, evoking images of luxury or traditional Chinese clothing. You will frequently hear it as part of the four character idiom 綾羅綢緞 when describing rich or fancy textiles in a general sense.
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pat1匹pātExamples
Do you prefer buying silk or cotton?
Related words
Common phrases
fine silks and satins
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe modern, everyday synthetic silk or thin, cheap polyester fabrics, as it implies a certain weight and quality. For generic, thin silk, use 絲綢 instead.
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Grammar guides
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