奶粉

nǎifěn

noun HSK 6 #22,980

Measure Word

一罐奶粉 guàn

Meanings

1 powdered milk; milk powder
2 baby formula

Characters

Milk powder — powdered milk or baby formula.

Examples

很多中国人喜欢买进口奶粉。

Hěnduō Zhōngguórén xǐhuān mǎijìn kǒu nǎifěn.

Many Chinese people prefer to buy imported milk powder.

宝宝喝的奶粉快用完了。

Bǎobao hē de nǎifěn kuài yòng wánle.

The baby's formula is almost used up.

这个牌子的奶粉质量很好。

Zhège páizi de nǎifěn zhìliàng hěn hǎo.

This brand of milk powder is very good quality.

Tips

culture

The 2008 melamine milk scandal (三聚氰胺事件) destroyed trust in domestic baby formula. Since then, many Chinese parents prefer imported 奶粉, leading to bulk-buying in Hong Kong, Australia, and Europe.

Stroke Order

奶 nǎi

粉 fěn