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“blister” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuǐ pào

Example

他手上起了水泡。tā shǒu shàng qǐ le shuǐ pào

He got a blister on his hand.

Illustration for 水泡 (blister)

How to say “blister” in Chinese

“Blister” in Chinese is 水泡 (shuǐ pào).

A small rounded pocket that forms when fluid or air gathers inside or against a surface, especially as a swelling on skin.

Full entry for 水泡: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 水泡

如果水泡破了,要用消毒的纱布包扎。rú guǒ shuǐ pào pò le yào yòng xiāo dú de shā bù bāo zā

If the blister bursts, bandage it with sterilized gauze.

Tips for using 水泡

  • English speakers may picture only a skin injury, but context can place the same word on a material surface, where it names a trapped pocket rather than a bodily problem.

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