Chinese Conversation · Level 47
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Chinese word
防晒
Pronunciation
Pinyinfáng shài
Meaning
- nounsunscreen
Example
出门前记得涂防晒。chū mén qián jì de tú fáng shài
Remember to put on sunscreen before going out.
More examples
出门时别忘了随身带防晒霜或遮阳伞。chū mén shí bié wàng le suí shēn dài fáng shài shuāng huò zhē yáng sǎn
When going out, don't forget to bring sunscreen or a sun umbrella.
Core concept
A protective barrier between strong sunlight and the skin, created by a product, shade, or less time outdoors.
Common phrases
随身带防晒霜suí shēn dài fáng shài shuāng
bring sunscreen with you
在脸上涂防晒霜zài liǎn shàng tú fáng shài shuāng
put sunscreen on your face
购买防晒用品gòu mǎi fáng shài yòng pǐn
purchase sunscreen products
Similar words
防晒霜fáng shài shuāng: A cream applied to the face or body to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays.
防晒乳fáng shài rǔ: A light lotion that spreads easily over the body to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays.
防晒喷雾fáng shài pēn wù: A product sprayed onto the skin to protect it from ultraviolet rays.
Definition in Chinese
指为了减少阳光对皮肤伤害而采取的行为或习惯，包括涂防晒用品、遮阳、减少日晒时间等。zhǐ wèi le jián shǎo yáng guāng duì pí fū shāng hài ér cái qǔ de xíng wéi huò xí guàn bāo kuò tú fáng shài yòng pǐn zhē yáng jián shǎo rì shài shí jiān děng
Word origin
防 (fáng, "prevent") + 晒 (shài, "expose to strong sunlight") gives the direct idea of preventing the skin from being exposed to harsh sun.
Usage tips
- Unlike the usual English product label, this Chinese noun can cover the whole protection routine, so context may point to cream, shade, clothing, or reduced exposure.
Other meanings
- prevent sunburnverb
- sunshadenoun
Opposites
- 日晒rì shàisun exposurenoun
Related words
- 防晒霜fáng shài shuāngsunscreen creamnoun
- 防晒乳fáng shài rǔsunscreen lotionnoun