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“powder” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfěn

Example

我买了一袋粉。wǒ mǎi le yí dài fěn

I bought a bag of powder.

Illustration for 粉 (powder)

How to say “powder” in Chinese

“Powder” in Chinese is 粉 (fěn).

Fine particles made by grinding a solid, especially a food or household material.

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

Example sentences with 粉

工人戴口罩，防止吸入粉尘。gōng rén dài kǒu zhào fáng zhǐ xī rù fěn chén

Workers wear masks to prevent inhaling dust.

Tips for using 粉

  • When 粉 (fěn, "powder") is used alone in a shopping context, the listener may still need to ask what material it is, so the material is normally made explicit.

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