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Definition
Cotton wool; the natural cotton fibers found inside the cotton plant's seedpod.
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How it's used
棉絮 specifically refers to the fibrous, fluffy material found inside mature cotton bolls or processed cotton wool used for medical purposes. In daily life, people often just use 棉花 to refer to cotton in general, while 棉絮 carries a slightly more technical or descriptive nuance regarding the texture of the fibers.
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He took some cotton wool to wipe the wound.
Is this box of cotton wool inside the drawer?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general cotton products or clothing material. Remember that 棉絮 is specifically the raw, absorbent, or fluffy fiber, not the finished fabric used for shirts or pants.
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