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The character "绒" originated as a specialized term in textile terminology, evolving from its traditional form "絨", which clearly reveals its etymology through the combination of the silk radical "糸" and the phonetic component "戎". This structure points to its original meaning of fine, soft hair or down, specifically that of certain animals or the raised nap on fabrics, with the "戎" component possibly lending a sense of bristling or tufted quality akin to military paraphernalia. Over centuries, its application broadened from describing specific materials like camel's hair or fine woolen cloth to encompass a wider category of soft, piled fabrics such as velvet, plush, or fleece, while consistently retaining its core semantic association with a soft, fibrous surface. The simplified form "绒" maintains this conceptual link by preserving the silk radical in its contemporary variant, "纟", alongside the unchanged phonetic element, thus continuing to signify materials characterized by a soft, fuzzy texture.
Example Sentences Hide
小猫的绒毛很软。
她买了一条绒毯。
冬天穿绒衣很暖和。
他用绒线织毛衣。
绒布沙发坐起来非常舒适。
羽绒服在寒冷地区很受欢迎。
这种面料仿照天鹅绒的质感。
工匠精心刺绣在绒面上。