Definition
霜 (shuāng) is a noun meaning 'frost' (ice crystals), 'frosting' (cake topping), or 'cream' (skin lotion). It is not a verb — to apply cream you use 涂 (tú) or 抹 (mǒ), which are verbs for spreading or smearing. The listed sibling 擦 (cā) means 'wipe/rub' and is not a synonym for 霜.
noun
frostfrosting (on cakes)(skin) cream
Easily confused
- 想xiǎnglook-aliketo want to; would like to
- 双shuāngsound-alike(classifier) pair (for things that come in twos: shoes, socks, hands, etc.)
- 爽shuǎngsound-alikerefreshing, invigorating, satisfying (of physical sensations or experiences)
Examples
- 霜。Jīnzǎo dìshàng yǒu yì céng báobáo de shuāng.This morning there was a thin layer of frost on the ground.
- 霜。Dàngāo shàng de shuāng shì yòng táng zuò de.The frosting on the cake is made of sugar.
- 霜。Dōngtiān chū mén qián bié wàng le tú shuāng.Don't forget to apply cream before going out in winter.
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