洗面奶 (xǐmiànnǎi): facial cleanser

Measure Word

一支洗面奶 zhī

Meanings

1 facial cleanser
2 face wash

Characters

Examples

我每天早晚都用洗面奶洗脸。

Wǒ měitiān zǎo wǎn dōu yòng xǐmiànnǎi xǐliǎn.

I use facial cleanser morning and night.

油皮推荐用氨基酸洗面奶。

Yóupí tuījiàn yòng ānjīsuān xǐmiànnǎi.

Amino-acid cleansers are recommended for oily skin.

这支洗面奶温和不刺激。

Zhè zhī xǐmiànnǎi wēnhé bù cìjī.

This cleanser is gentle and non-irritating.

Tips

usage

Literally 'face-washing milk' because most are creamy. Varieties: 氨基酸洗面奶 (amino-acid), 皂基洗面奶 (soap-based). Measure word 支 or 瓶.

Stroke Order

洗 xǐ

面 miàn

奶 nǎi

Related Words

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to discuss face to face; to have an in-person meeting / a face-to-face interview or conversation

洗洗 xǐxi #7,976

to have a quick wash; to give something a wash / to wash up (casual/light action)

当面 dāngmiàn HSK 7 #6,663

face to face; in person; to someone's face

对面 duìmiàn HSK 2 #3,337

opposite / across from / face to face

面对面 miànduìmiàn HSK 6 #5,859

face to face; in person

面孔 miànkǒng #5,869

face / facial features

见面 jiànmiàn HSK 1 #921

to meet (face to face)

面部 miànbù HSK 7 #6,090

face (area) / facial region

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to wash hands / to quit (a bad habit or criminal activity)