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Definition
Fine, soft hair or down on animals, or fabric with a soft nap on its surface.
- fine, soft hair or feathers on animals; down
- fabric with a soft nap or pile on its surface
neutralclothingnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to fine, soft hair or downy feathers, but is most commonly encountered in the context of clothing materials. It often appears as a suffix to describe textures or specific types of fabric. When used for clothing, it implies a soft, fuzzy, or insulating quality.
Examples
There is some lint on your shirt.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蓉, which refers to mashed food textures like lotus seed paste. While they may sound similar to some learners, they are distinct in both meaning and character usage.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
