真丝

真絲
zhēnsī
noun #35,166

Meanings

  1. 1 pure silk
  2. 2 real silk (as opposed to synthetic)

Examples

HSK 4
Zhè jiàn chènshān shì bǎifēnzhībǎi zhēnsī de.
This shirt is 100% pure silk.
HSK 7-9
Zhēnsī wéijīn yào shǒu xǐ, bùnéng jīxǐ.
Pure silk scarves should be hand-washed, not machine-washed.

Tips

usage
真 (real) + 丝 (silk) - the term exists specifically to distinguish genuine mulberry silk from synthetic 仿丝 ('imitation silk') and viscose blends, since polyester finishes can mimic the look. Common in product labeling.

Stroke Order

真 zhēn
丝 sī