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“milk foam” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinnǎi pào

Example

我在咖啡上加了奶泡。wǒ zài kā fēi shàng jiā le nǎi pào

I added milk foam to the coffee.

Illustration for 奶泡 (milk foam)

How to say “milk foam” in Chinese

“Milk foam” in Chinese is 奶泡 (nǎi pào).

A light, creamy layer of milk bubbles that rests on a drink and adds a smooth texture and finished surface.

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

Example sentences with 奶泡

这杯拿铁的奶泡很细腻。zhè bēi ná tiě de nǎi pào hěn xì nì

The milk foam on this latte is very fine.

Tips for using 奶泡

  • In café language, this word names the milk topping or texture, while the type of milk used to make it is separate information, such as dairy, soy, or oat milk.

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