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牙膏

yágāo
noun HSK 7 #8,590

Measure Word

一管牙膏 guǎn

Meanings

  1. 1 toothpaste

Characters

牙
yá
tooth; teeth
膏
gāo
paste; cream; ointment
Tooth + paste — a straightforward compound for toothpaste.

Examples

牙膏快用完了，记得买。
Yágāo kuài yòng wán le, jìde mǎi.
The toothpaste is almost used up; remember to buy more.
挤一点牙膏在牙刷上。
Jǐ yīdiǎn yágāo zài yáshuā shang.
Squeeze a little toothpaste onto the toothbrush.
这个牙膏是薄荷味的。
Zhège yágāo shì bòhe wèi de.
This toothpaste is mint-flavored.

Tips

usage
The measure word 管 (tube) is specific to toothpaste and similar tube-packaged products. Related: 牙刷 (toothbrush), 牙线 (dental floss), 漱口水 (mouthwash).

Stroke Order

牙 yá
膏 gāo