zan1 pei4真皮
Jyutpingzan1 pei4
Yalejān pèih
Definition
Genuine leather made from animal hide, as opposed to artificial leather.
colloquialclothingshopping
How it's used
Distinguishing between real and synthetic materials is a common topic in retail environments. While 真皮 refers to animal hide, it is frequently used in contrast with 人造皮 or 仿皮 to emphasize quality or durability. It is often used as a modifier before nouns to describe the material composition of consumer goods.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 真皮 with 假皮, but note that 假皮 is a general term for imitation leather, whereas 人造皮 or 仿皮 are more common and neutral terms used in product descriptions.
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