Chinese word

防尘

Pronunciation

Pinyinfáng chén

Meaning

  • adjectivedustproof

Example

这个口罩有防尘功能。zhè ge kǒu zhào yǒu fáng chén gōng néng

This mask has a dustproof feature.

Illustration for 防尘 (dustproof)

More examples

打扫时记得戴上防尘口罩。dá sǎo shí jì de dài shàng fáng chén kǒu zhào

Remember to wear a dust mask when cleaning.

Core concept

A barrier or feature that keeps dust from entering a product, space, or breathing device.

Common phrases

  • 防尘口罩fáng chén kǒu zhào

    dust mask

  • 防尘眼镜fáng chén yǎn jìng

    dust goggles

  • 防尘服fáng chén fú

    dustproof clothing

  • 防尘手套fáng chén shǒu tào

    dustproof gloves

Similar words

防灰尘fáng huī chén: Designed to keep ash or dust from entering a product, space, or breathing device.
密封mì fēng: Sealed without gaps, so outside air and dust are unlikely to enter.
防水fáng shuǐ: Designed to keep water and other liquids from entering.
防潮fáng cháo: Designed to protect something from moisture and dampness.

Definition in Chinese

指用于阻挡或减少灰尘、粉尘进入物品、空间或呼吸器具的性质或功能，多见于口罩、包装、衣物和设备的性能说明中。zhǐ yòng yú zú dǎng huò jián shǎo huī chén fěn chén jìn rù wù pǐn kōng jiān huò hū xī qì jù de xìng zhì huò gōng néng duō jiàn yú kǒu zhào bāo zhuāng yī wù hé shè bèi de xìng néng shuō míng zhōng

Word origin

防 (fáng, "prevent") + 尘 (chén, "dust") forms a compact term for preventing dust from getting inside.

Usage tips

  • A label using 防尘 (fángchén, "dustproof") describes one product feature, while claims about water resistance or filter performance require separate wording or specifications.

Other meanings

  • dust resistancenoun
  • dust protectionnoun

Opposites

  • 易积尘yì jī chénprone to dust buildupadjective

Related words

  • 防尘性fáng chén xìngdust resistancenoun
  • 防尘罩fáng chén zhàodust covernoun

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