English Explanatory Dictionary

Xuan paper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kind of paper originating in ancient China, used for writing and painting, and renowned for its fine, soft texture.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Xuan paper.

Pronunciation

/ʃwæn peɪpəɹ/

Word forms

Xuan paper Xuan papers Shuen paper

Etymology

From Mandarin 宣紙／宣纸 (xuānzhǐ).

Related words

rice paper
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