Definition
真丝 refers specifically to natural silk (real silk) made from silkworms, as opposed to synthetic alternatives like rayon or polyester. It is a common term in shopping contexts, especially for clothing and bedding. When you see 真丝 on a label, you know the fabric is genuine silk, not an imitation.
n.
real silkgenuine silk (natural silk, contrasted with synthetic)
Examples
- 真丝，。Zhè jiàn yīfu shì zhēn sī zuò de, mō qǐlai fēicháng shūfu.This piece of clothing is made of real silk and feels very comfortable.
- ，真丝。Mǎi chuángdān de shíhou, yào fēn qīng zhēn sī hé fǎngzhēnsī de qūbié.When buying bed sheets, you need to tell real silk from imitation silk.
- 真丝，。Zhè tiáo zhēn sī wéijīn shì nǎinai liú gěi wǒ de, hěn yǒu jìniàn yìyì.This genuine silk scarf was left to me by my grandmother and has great sentimental value.
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