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“pore” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmáo kǒng

Example

脸上的毛孔比较明显。liǎn shàng de máo kǒng bǐ jiào míng xiǎn

The pores on the face are fairly noticeable.

Illustration for 毛孔 (pore)

How to say “pore” in Chinese

“Pore” in Chinese is 毛孔 (máo kǒng).

A tiny opening on the skin surface where body hair emerges and sweat and oil come out.

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

Example sentences with 毛孔

洗脸时要彻底清洗毛孔,去除多余的油脂。xí liǎn shí yào chè dǐ qīng xǐ máo kǒng qù chú duō yú de yóu zhī

When washing your face, clean your pores thoroughly to remove excess oil.

Tips for using 毛孔

  • In everyday Chinese, 毛孔 (máokǒng, "skin pore") is common in skincare and appearance talk, so it sounds natural outside medical settings as well as inside them.

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