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表皮 (biǎopí) refers specifically to the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, while 皮肤 (pífū) encompasses all layers of skin.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 皮肤, as a mispronunciation can change the word entirely. In informal contexts, you might hear it used when discussing beauty and skincare, whereas in formal settings, it could relate to medical conditions. Common collocations include 皮肤病 (skin diseases) and 皮肤护理 (skin care).
As an HSK Level 4 word, 皮肤 connects with other health-related vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding its usage in both medical and everyday contexts, as well as its collocations with adjectives describing skin types or conditions.
Learners often confuse 皮肤 with 皮 (skin) on its own, which can lead to incomplete understanding. For example, saying '我有皮' (I have skin) is incorrect; the full term should be used: '我有皮肤' (I have skin).
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How to say skin in Chinese
“skin” in Chinese is皮肤
皮肤 (pí fū) refers to the outer covering of the body, known as skin in English. It serves as a protective barrier, regulating temperature and sensation. This term is commonly used in medical, beauty, and health contexts, and can also refer metaphorically to the surface or outer layer of something.
When to use 皮肤
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 皮肤, as a mispronunciation can change the word entirely. In informal contexts, you might hear it used when discussing beauty and skincare, whereas in formal settings, it could relate to medical conditions. Common collocations include 皮肤病 (skin diseases) and 皮肤护理 (skin care).
皮肤 or something close to it
表皮 (biǎopí) refers specifically to the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, while 皮肤 (pífū) encompasses all layers of skin.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 皮肤 with 皮 (skin) on its own, which can lead to incomplete understanding. For example, saying '我有皮' (I have skin) is incorrect; the full term should be used: '我有皮肤' (I have skin).
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Grammar Patterns of 皮肤
皮肤 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你可能得了职业性____病。
You might be having an occupationally related skin problem.
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Some common phrases include 皮肤病 (skin disease), 皮肤过敏 (skin allergy), and 皮肤护理 (skin care).
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