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凡爾丁

简凡尔丁 · 繁凡爾丁

Mandarin · pinyin fán ěr dīng

a type of plain-woven woolen fabric that is thin, stiff and smooth

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凡: fán · all, any, every; ordinary, common
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丁: dīng · male adult; robust, vigorous; 4th heavenly stem
尔: ěr · you; that, those; final particle

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2–3–1 · fan2 er3 ding1

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noun

(chiefly dated) A plain monochrome wool fabric, thin but stiff and smooth in texture, usually woven with thread warps and yarn wefts and suitable for making summer clothes.

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