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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries查姆布雷
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhá mǔ bù léi
"她穿了一件查姆布雷衬衫，非常时尚。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lightweight cotton fabric woven with a colored warp and white weft, often used for shirts and dresses.
"She wore a chambray shirt that perfectly complemented her summer outfit." - 2
A type of fabric that resembles denim but is lighter and softer, commonly used in casual wear.
"The chambray fabric gives the dress a relaxed yet stylish look."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'chambray' originates from the French word 'chambray', which refers to a type of fabric made from cotton or linen. The word is derived from the town of Cambrai in northern France, known for its textile production since the 16th century. Over time, the fabric has evolved to become a staple in casual clothing, particularly in shirts and dresses.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chambray" is said worldwide
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chambray
Transliteration: ʃɑ̃.bʁɛ
"Elle portait une chemise en chambray qui était très élégante."
Chambray
Transliteration: ʃamˈbʁaɪ
"Sie trug ein Hemd aus Chambray, das sehr bequem war."
chambray
Transliteration: kamˈbrai
"Indossava una camicia di chambray che era molto alla moda."
chambray
Transliteration: ʧamˈbɾai
"Llevaba una camisa de chambray que le quedaba muy bien."
chambray
Transliteration: ʃɐ̃ˈbɾai
"Ela usava uma camisa de chambray que era muito confortável."
चमब्राय
Transliteration: chambrāy
"उसने चमब्राय की शर्ट पहनी हुई थी जो बहुत सुंदर थी।"
查姆布雷
Transliteration: zhá mǔ bù léi
"她穿了一件查姆布雷衬衫，非常时尚。"
샴브레
Transliteration: syambeure
"그녀는 샴브레 셔츠를 입고 있었고, 매우 세련되어 보였다."
シャンブレー
Transliteration: shanburē
"彼女はシャンブレーのシャツを着ていて、とてもおしゃれだった。"
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