English–Chinese
“cotton” in Chinese
How to say “cotton” in Chinese
“Cotton” in Chinese is 棉 (mián).
Soft, moisture-absorbing plant fiber spun into clothing, bedding, towels, and other everyday cloth.
Example sentences with 棉
这条毛巾是棉质的，吸水性好。zhè tiáo máo jīn shì mián zhì dì xī shuǐ xìng hǎo
This towel is made of cotton and absorbs water well.
Tips for using 棉
- Material labels often add a percentage or a blend description when the exact fabric matters, so a simple material word and a full clothing label do not provide the same level of detail.
Other Chinese words for “cotton”
这床被子里有棉花。zhè chuáng bèi zi lǐ yǒu mián huā
There is cotton in this quilt.