玻尿酸

bōniàosuān
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 hyaluronic acid
  2. 2 hyaluronan (dermal filler / skincare ingredient)

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā dǎ le bōniàosuān tiánchōng xiàba.
She got hyaluronic acid fillers to reshape her chin.
HSK 7-9
Zhè píng miànshuāng hányǒu bōniàosuān, hěn bǔshuǐ.
This cream contains hyaluronic acid and is very hydrating.

Tips

culture
玻尿酸 is one of China's most popular injectable cosmetic treatments - a massive market driven by 医美 (medical beauty) clinics. Common uses are lip fills, cheek plumping and nose bridge augmentation, usually lasting 6-12 months before needing a top-up.
memory
Don't be misled by 尿 (urine) - the name comes from the scientific term 'hyaluronic'; (glass) + 尿 + (acid) is just a phonetic transliteration.

Stroke Order

尿 niào
suān