亚麻

亞麻

yàmá

noun #18,156

Measure Word

一株亚麻 zhū

Meanings

1 flax
2 linen

Characters

second; sub-; inferior

hemp; flax; sesame

Examples

这件衣服是亚麻做的。

Zhè jiàn yīfu shì yàmá zuò de.

This garment is made of linen.

亚麻面料透气性好。

Yàmá miànliào tòuqìxìng hǎo.

Linen fabric has good breathability.

Tips

usage

亚麻色 (yàmásè) means 'flaxen/linen color' — a light yellowish-brown, commonly used to describe hair dye colors in China.

Stroke Order

亚 Yà

麻 má