Chinese word

口罩

Pronunciation

Pinyinkǒu zhào

Meaning

  • nounmask

Example

生病时请戴好口罩，保护别人。shēng bìng shí qǐng dài hǎo kǒu zhào bǎo hù bié rén

When you are sick, please wear your mask properly to protect others.

Illustration for 口罩 (mask)

More examples

出门乘车时请戴好口罩。chū mén chéng chē shí qǐng dài hǎo kǒu zhào

When you go out and ride in a vehicle, please wear your mask properly.

Core concept

A personal shield that covers the mouth and nearby parts of the face to block droplets, dust, and tiny harmful particles.

Common phrases

  • 戴口罩dài kǒu zhào

    wear a mask

  • 一次性口罩yí cì xìng kǒu zhào

    disposable mask

Similar words

医用口罩yī yòng kǒu zhào: A disposable medical cover for the nose and mouth that blocks germs and droplets.
防护口罩fáng hù kǒu zhào: A strong protective cover for the breathing passages in harmful work or environmental conditions.
面罩miàn zhào: A covering that shields the eyes or other parts of the face from physical harm.
面具miàn jù: A covering used in costumes or theater to hide or decorate the face.

Definition in Chinese

戴在口部及周围，用以阻挡飞沫、灰尘或病原微粒的个人防护用品。dài zài kǒu bù jí zhōu wéi yòng yǐ zú dǎng fēi mò huī chén huò bìng yuán wēi lì de gè rén fáng hù yòng pǐn

Word origin

口 (kǒu, "mouth") + 罩 (zhào, "cover") forms a word for a cover placed over the mouth and its surrounding area.

Usage tips

  • 戴 (dài, "wear") is the usual verb for putting on a mask, hat, or glasses, while 穿 (chuān, "wear") is used mainly for clothes and shoes.

Related words

  • 一次性口罩yí cì xìng kǒu zhàodisposable masknoun
  • 医用口罩yī yòng kǒu zhàomedical masknoun
  • 防护口罩fáng hù kǒu zhàoprotective masknoun

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