玻尿酸

bōniàosuān
noun

Meanings

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

Examples

Tā dǎ le bōniàosuān tiánchōng xiàba.
She got hyaluronic acid fillers to reshape her chin.
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