脸盆

臉盆
liǎnpén
noun #50,934

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 washbasin

Characters

A basin for the face - a washbasin.

Examples

HSK 1
Liǎnpén lǐ hái yǒu shuǐ.
There's still water in the washbasin.
HSK 3
Yòng liǎnpén jiē diǎn shuǐ xǐ liǎn ba.
Use the washbasin to get some water and wash your face.
HSK 5
Sùshè lǐ měigè rén dōu yǒu yí gè sùliào liǎnpén.
Everyone in the dorm has a plastic washbasin.

Tips

culture
In many Chinese households and university dorms, 脸盆 (portable washbasins) are an everyday essential used for washing face, soaking feet, and hand-washing clothes. University students in China often carry them to the communal bathroom.

Stroke Order

脸 liǎn
盆 pén