防晒

防曬
fángshài
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 sun protection
  2. 2 to protect from sunburn
  3. 3 sunscreen (short for 防晒霜)

Examples

HSK 7-9
Xiàtiān yīdìng yào tú fángshài.
You absolutely have to put on sunscreen in summer.
HSK 7-9
Zhège fángshàishuāng SPF wǔshí, hěn shìhé hǎibiān yòng.
This SPF50 sunscreen is perfect for the beach.

Tips

usage
防晒 functions as both verb ('to sun-protect') and noun ('sunscreen', short for 防晒霜). Full forms: 防晒霜 (cream), 防晒喷雾 (spray), 防晒衣 (UV-blocking clothing).
culture
East Asian beauty standards heavily favor pale skin, so 防晒 is a year-round obsession - umbrellas, face masks, full-sleeve UV gloves are common on sunny days.

Stroke Order

fáng
shài