material in Chinese
material in Chinese is 料, 材料, 布料 — material means a substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
material in Chinese
料
Pronounced: liào
Of, relating to, or consisting of matter, especially physical.
材料
Pronounced: cái liào
A basic matter (as metal, wood, plastic, fiber, etc.) from which the whole or the greater part of something physical (as a machine, tool, building, fabric, etc.) is made.
料
Pronounced: liào
Something (as data, observations, perceptions or ideas) that may be incorporated, elaborated or otherwise reworked into a finished form or new form, or may serve as the basis for arriving at interpretations, judgments or conclusions.
布料
Pronounced: bù liào
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.
What does "material" mean?
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noun A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
"The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material."
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noun Fabric or cloth, especially before it is made into clothing or furnishings.
"She bought three metres of blue material to make curtains."
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noun Information, ideas, or content that can be shaped into something finished, such as a book, report, or performance.
"The comedian tried out some new material at the small club before her tour."
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adj Relating to physical matter or objects, rather than ideas or spirit.
"He was more interested in material comforts than in spiritual matters."
material in a sentence
- The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material.
- Builders are struggling to source enough material for the new houses.
- She bought three metres of blue material to make curtains.
- The comedian tried out some new material at the small club before her tour.
Similar words in Chinese
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "material" in Chinese?
"material" in Chinese is 料, 材料, 布料. material means: A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
How do you pronounce 料?
"material" in Chinese is 料, pronounced "liào".
How do you use "material" in a sentence?
Example: "The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material." In Chinese, "material" is 料, 材料, 布料.
Are there other ways to say "material" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "material": 料, 材料, 布料.
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