补水

補水

bǔshuǐ

verb

Meanings

1 to hydrate (skin)
2 to replenish moisture
3 to rehydrate

Characters

Examples

冬天皮肤干，一定要补水。

Dōngtiān pífū gān, yīdìng yào bǔshuǐ.

Skin gets dry in winter, you must hydrate.

运动后要及时补水。

Yùndòng hòu yào jíshí bǔshuǐ.

After exercise you need to rehydrate promptly.

Tips

usage

补水 works for both skincare ('replenish skin moisture') and hydration ('drink water'). In beauty contexts it pairs with 保湿 (to retain moisture): 补水 puts water in, 保湿 locks it in — both steps are needed.

Stroke Order

补 bǔ

水 shuǐ