Chinese word

头皮

Pronunciation

Pinyintóu pí

Meaning

  • nounscalp

Example

我最近头皮总是很痒。wǒ zuì jìn tóu pí zǒng shì hěn yǎng

My scalp has been itchy lately.

Illustration for 头皮 (scalp)

More examples

用专用洗发水可以减少头皮屑。yòng zhuān yòng xǐ fà shuǐ ké yǐ jián shǎo tóu pí xiè

Using special shampoo can reduce dandruff.

Core concept

The skin covering the top and sides of the head, where the hair grows.

Common phrases

  • 头皮屑tóu pí xiè

    dandruff

  • 按摩头皮àn mó tóu pí

    massage the scalp

  • 头皮发痒tóu pí fā yǎng

    itchy scalp

Similar words

头发tóu fa: Hair growing from the head.
头皮屑tóu pí xiè: White flakes that peel off the skin of the head.
头tóu: The body part above the neck, including the face and hair.
皮肤pí fū: The soft outer layer covering a person's body.

Definition in Chinese

覆盖头部表面、与头发相连的皮肤部分。fù gài tóu bù biǎo miàn yǔ tóu fa xiāng lián de pí fū bù fèn

Word origin

头 (tóu, "head") + 皮 (pí, "skin") forms a direct compound meaning the skin of the head.

Usage tips

  • Chinese uses this noun for ordinary body sensations and care, so it belongs in everyday conversation as well as health-related speech.

Related words

  • 头皮屑tóu pí xièdandruffnoun
  • 头皮护理tóu pí hù lǐscalp carenoun
  • 头皮炎tóu pí yánscalp inflammationnoun

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