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“nylon” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinní lóng

Example

尼龙外套很轻。ní lóng wài tào hěn qīng

The nylon jacket is very light.

Illustration for 尼龙 (nylon)

How to say “nylon” in Chinese

“Nylon” in Chinese is 尼龙 (ní lóng).

A light, tough man-made fiber that becomes practical everyday goods.

Full entry for 尼龙: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 尼龙

很多户外装备都采用尼龙面料,因为轻便且耐用。hěn duō hù wài zhuāng bèi dōu cǎi yòng ní lóng miàn liào yīn wèi qīng biàn qiě nài yòng

Many outdoor gear items use nylon fabric because it is lightweight and durable.

Tips for using 尼龙

  • In everyday Chinese, a material word can come directly before the item it describes, so a material-plus-item phrase expresses "nylon coat" without a separate "made of" clause.

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