Definitions

róng (noun) fine hair; down; velvet; wool

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "绒", derived from its traditional form "絨" which combines the silk radical "糸" with the phonetic component "戎", originally denoted fine animal hair or down, and its application later narrowed to refer specifically to velvet and similar piled fabrics. Over time, the term's meaning broadened to include various soft, fuzzy textiles, while the simplified form maintains the phonetic "戎" alongside the condensed silk radical "纟".

Example Sentences Hide

小猫的毛很软。

Xiǎo māo de róngmáo hěn ruǎn.

The kitten's fluff is very soft.

她买了一条毯。

Tā mǎi le yī tiáo róngtǎn.

She bought a fleece blanket.

冬天穿衣很暖和。

Dōngtiān chuān róngyī hěn nuǎnhuo.

Wearing a fleece jacket in winter is very warm.

他用线织毛衣。

Tā yòng róngxiàn zhī máoyī.

He uses knitting wool to knit a sweater.

布沙发坐起来非常舒适。

Róngbù shāfā zuò qǐlái fēichāng shūshì.

The velvet sofa is very comfortable to sit on.

服在寒冷地区很受欢迎。

Yǔróngfú zài hánlěng dìqū hěn shòu huānyíng.

Down jackets are very popular in cold regions.

这种面料仿照天鹅的质感。

Zhè zhǒng miànliào fǎngzhào tiān'éróng de zhìgǎn.

This fabric imitates the texture of velvet.

工匠精心刺绣在面上。

Gōngjiàng jīngxīn cìxiù zài róngmiàn shàng.

The craftsman carefully embroiders on the velvet surface.