Definition
扑粉 is a compound noun meaning powder used on the face or body (talcum powder or face powder). It comes from 扑 (to pat) and 粉 (powder), so it naturally also functions as a verb meaning 'to apply powder' — but in this entry we cover only the noun sense. You'll see it used as a noun in contexts like buying or using powder.
n.
face powdertalcum powder
Examples
- 扑粉。Tā měitiān yòng pū fěn.She uses face powder every day.
- 扑粉。Zhè zhǒng pū fěn hěn hǎo yòng.This kind of talcum powder is good to use.
- 扑粉。Tā mǎi le yì hé pū fěn.He bought a box of talcum powder.
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