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.
"Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture."
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noun Fabric or cloth, especially before it is made into clothing or furnishings.
"The shop sells cotton material by the metre, in plain colours and bright prints."
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noun Information, ideas, or content that can be shaped into something finished, such as a book, report, or performance.
"The author collected plenty of material for her book by interviewing local farmers."
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adj Relating to physical matter or objects, rather than ideas or spirit.
"Philosophers have long argued about whether the material world is all that exists."
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material in a sentence
- Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture.
- The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material.
- The shop sells cotton material by the metre, in plain colours and bright prints.
- My aunt chose a soft, thick material to cover the old sofa.
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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: "Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture." 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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