English–Chinese

“wool” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyáng máo

Example

这件毛衣是羊毛做的。zhè jiàn máo yī shì yáng máo zuò de

This sweater is made of wool.

Illustration for 羊毛 (wool)

How to say “wool” in Chinese

“Wool” in Chinese is 羊毛 (yáng máo).

A natural textile material with a warm, slightly springy feel, produced from processed sheep fleece.

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

Example sentences with 羊毛

羊毛需要洗涤和梳理才能制成纱线。yáng máo xū yào xǐ dí hé shū lǐ cái néng zhì chéng shā xiàn

Wool needs to be washed and combed before it can be made into yarn.

Tips for using 羊毛

  • Native English speakers may connect this material mainly with winter clothing, but Chinese product descriptions also use it for household textiles such as blankets.

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