绒

絨
róng
戎 + 纟

Definitions

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

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 戎 represents the sound. Simplified form of 絨.

Semantic: 纟 Phonetic: 戎

About

The character 绒 (simplified) and its traditional form 絨 are phono-semantic compounds. The left radical 纟 (silk/thread) indicates the semantic category of textiles, while the right component 戎 provides the phonetic element. Its core meaning refers to soft, fine fibers, originally describing the prized down of birds or the fine undercoat of certain animals. With advances in textile production, the sense broadened to include fabrics mimicking this natural softness, such as velvet, plush, and fine woolens. Today, it generally describes any material with a soft, fuzzy, or downy texture.

Example Sentences Hide

小猫的绒毛很软。

Xiǎo māo de róngmáo hěn ruǎn.

The kitten's fluff is very soft.

她买了一条绒毯。

Tā mǎi le yī tiáo róngtǎn.

She bought a fleece blanket.

冬天穿绒衣很暖和。

Dōngtiān chuān róngyī hěn nuǎnhuo.

Wearing a fleece jacket in winter is very warm.

他用绒线织毛衣。

Tā yòng róngxiàn zhī máoyī.

He uses knitting wool to knit a sweater.

绒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.

羽绒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.

这种面料仿照天鹅绒的质感。

Zhè zhǒng miànliào fǎngzhào tiān'éróng de zhìgǎn.

This fabric imitates the texture of velvet.

工匠精心刺绣在绒面上。

Gōngjiàng jīngxīn cìxiù zài róngmiàn shàng.

The craftsman carefully embroiders on the velvet surface.

Related Characters

Component: 戎

贼 絨 賊 狨 娀 毧 羢

Component: 纟

经 给 结 统 组 级 约 线 红 维 续 终 绝 织

Example Words

羽绒服 毛绒绒 绒毛 羽绒 鸭绒 天鹅绒 山羊绒 摇粒绒 法兰绒 灯芯绒 绒布 绒球 绒线 丝绒 长毛绒 鹅绒