控油

kòngyóu

verb

Meanings

1 to control oil (skincare, for oily skin)
2 to limit oil intake (diet)
3 to drain off excess oil (cooking)

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Examples

HSK 7-9

这款乳液控油效果不错,夏天也不闷。

Zhè kuǎn rǔyè kòngyóu xiàoguǒ búcuò, xiàtiān yě bù mēn.

This lotion controls oil well - doesn't feel heavy even in summer.

HSK 7-9

减肥期间要控油控糖,运动也得跟上。

Jiǎnféi qījiān yào kòngyóu kòngtáng, yùndòng yě děi gēnshàng.

When you're cutting weight you have to limit oil and sugar and keep exercising.

Tips

usage

Three distinct contexts: skincare (oily skin care), diet/health (reduce cooking oil intake), and cooking (drain fried food). The diet sense pairs with 控糖 (control sugar) in fitness and weight-loss talk.

Stroke Order

控 kòng

油 yóu