软膏

軟膏

ruǎngāo

noun #21,665

Measure Word

一管软膏 guǎn

Meanings

1 ointment
2 salve
3 topical cream
4 unguent

Characters

soft; gentle; flexible

paste; ointment; grease; fat

Examples

医生给他开了一管消炎软膏。

Yīshēng gěi tā kāi le yī guǎn xiāoyán ruǎngāo.

The doctor prescribed him a tube of anti-inflammatory ointment.

伤口处每天涂抹软膏有助于愈合。

Shāngkǒu chù měitiān túmǒ ruǎngāo yǒuzhù yú yùhé.

Applying ointment to the wound daily helps it heal.

Tips

usage

软膏 specifically refers to thick topical ointments (as opposed to liquid creams 乳液 or gels 凝胶). Common collocations: 抗生素软膏 (antibiotic ointment), 眼药软膏 (eye ointment), 皮肤软膏 (skin salve).

Stroke Order

软 ruǎn

膏 gāo