Definition
草纸 is a noun that refers to a type of rough, low-quality paper. Its most common meaning in everyday Chinese is 'toilet paper', but it can also refer to traditional handmade paper made from plant fibers (like straw or rice paper). Be careful not to confuse it with 卫生纸 (wèishēng zhǐ), which is the more general term for toilet paper or tissue paper. 草纸 specifically emphasizes the rough, unbleached, or traditional nature of the paper.
n.
rough straw paper (made from plant fibers)toilet paper (rough, low-quality type)
Examples
- 草纸，。Zhè zhǒng cǎo zhǐ hěn cūcāo, bù shìhé xiě zì.This kind of rough straw paper is very coarse and not suitable for writing.
- 草纸。Yǐqián nóngcūn de rén cháng yòng cǎo zhǐ dāng wèishēng zhǐ.In the past, people in rural areas often used rough straw paper as toilet paper.
- 草纸，。Zhè zhǒng cǎo zhǐ shì yòng dàocǎo zuò de, yǒu yì gǔ cǎo wèi.This rough straw paper is made from rice straw and has a grassy smell.
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