丝绒

絲絨

sīróng

noun #23,869

Measure Word

一块丝绒 kuài

Meanings

1 velvet
2 silk velvet

Characters

velvet / soft fine fibre / fleece

Examples

她穿了一件深红色的丝绒礼服。

Tā chuān le yī jiàn shēnhóngsè de sīróng lǐfú.

She wore a deep red velvet gown.

这款沙发用的是丝绒面料。

Zhè kuǎn shāfā yòng de shì sīróng miànliào.

This sofa uses velvet fabric.

Tips

memory

丝 means silk and 绒 means fleece or soft fine fibres. Velvet is literally a silk-soft fabric — the name captures its luxurious feel.

Stroke Order

丝 sī

绒 róng