English–Chinese
“silk” in Chinese
How to say “silk” in Chinese
“Silk” in Chinese is 丝绸 (sī chóu).
A light, glossy fabric that feels smooth against the skin and gives clothing a soft drape.
Example sentences with 丝绸
这件旗袍是用丝绸面料制作的。zhè jiàn qí páo shì yòng sī chóu miàn liào zhì zuò de
This qipao is made of silk fabric.
Tips for using 丝绸
- On a clothing label, this material word describes what an item is made from, while the item itself still needs a separate name such as scarf or shirt.
Other Chinese words for “silk”
这床被套是真丝的，很柔软。zhè chuáng bèi tào shì zhēn sī de hěn róu ruǎn
This duvet cover is made of silk and is very soft.