Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "毡", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "毡", and master the standard way of writing the character "毡".
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毡
zhān
名词
1. A sheet made from animal hair or synthetic fibers, which can be used for cold-resistant items and as padding materials in industry: Felt; Felt hat; Felt boots; Felt bag (1. A circular tent made of felt; 2. A bag made of felt); Felt fur.
2. (Etymology) The character is a phonetic compound; composed of "毛" (hair) and "占" (to occupy), referring to materials made by processing sheep wool or other animal fur into sheet-like forms. Same meaning (English: felt).
3. Citations:
1. From "Shuowen Jiezi": "氈, twisted hair."
2. From "Zhouli, Tianguan, Zhangpi": "Combine their fine fur to make felt for use in state affairs."
4. Examples:
- Felt mat (毡单)
- Felt cloth (毡布, referring to fabric woven from wool)
- Felt cart (毡车, a cart with a felt cover)
- Felt shirt (毡衫, shirt made of felt)
- Felt house (毡屋, also known as a felt tent)
- Felt mat (毡席, a mat made of felt)
- Felt hat (毡帽, hat made of felt)
- Felt blanket (毡毯, a blanket made of wool felt)