棉花

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Meaning and Usage

"棉花" (mián hua) refers specifically to the cotton plant or cotton fibers used in textiles. It is a noun commonly used in agricultural, industrial, and everyday contexts related to fabric and clothing.

Common Collocations

  • 棉花 (cotton products): refers to items made from cotton, such as clothes or bedding.
  • 棉花 (pick cotton): used in farming contexts during harvest season.
  • 棉花 (cotton planting): refers to the agricultural activity of growing cotton.

Usage Notes

When using "棉花," it usually denotes the raw cotton material rather than processed cotton fabric, which might be referred to as "" or simply "" in some contexts. In conversation, "棉花" often appears in discussions about farming, textile production, or describing the softness and comfort of cotton-based products.

Avoid confusing "棉花" with "" alone, which can also mean cotton but is less commonly used as a standalone noun in everyday speech. "棉花" is the more natural and complete term for cotton as a material or plant.

Example Sentences

This factory mainly produces cotton products, such as cotton quilts and

Cotton is a very important raw material in the textile industry.

Spring has arrived, and the farmers have started picking cotton.