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皱纹 (wrinkle) vs 皱褶 (pleat) — choose 皱纹 when referring specifically to skin lines, while 皱褶 relates to fabric folds.
Be careful not to confuse 皱纹 with 皱 (zhòu), which means to wrinkle something intentionally. This term is more formal and is usually used in contexts discussing skin or fabric, rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include 皱纹的皮肤 (wrinkled skin) and 皱纹的产生 (the formation of wrinkles).
As an HSK 6 word, 皱纹 is useful in discussions about health and beauty, connecting well with other vocabulary related to aging, such as 老化 (lǎohuà, aging) and 青春 (qīngchūn, youth). Focus on using it in descriptive contexts to enhance your speaking and writing skills.
Learners often confuse 皱纹 (wrinkle) with 皱 (to wrinkle), mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有皱皮肤' (Wǒ yǒu zhòu pífū) is incorrect; it should be '我有皱纹的皮肤' (Wǒ yǒu zhòuwén de pífū).
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How to say wrinkle in Chinese
“wrinkle” in Chinese is皱纹
皱纹 (zhòuwén) refers to the lines or creases that form on the skin, often as a result of aging or environmental factors. It is commonly used in contexts discussing beauty, health, and aging, as well as in literature and poetry to convey deeper emotional states or the passage of time.
When to use 皱纹
Be careful not to confuse 皱纹 with 皱 (zhòu), which means to wrinkle something intentionally. This term is more formal and is usually used in contexts discussing skin or fabric, rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include 皱纹的皮肤 (wrinkled skin) and 皱纹的产生 (the formation of wrinkles).
皱纹 or something close to it
皱纹 (wrinkle) vs 皱褶 (pleat) — choose 皱纹 when referring specifically to skin lines, while 皱褶 relates to fabric folds.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 皱纹 (wrinkle) with 皱 (to wrinkle), mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有皱皮肤' (Wǒ yǒu zhòu pífū) is incorrect; it should be '我有皱纹的皮肤' (Wǒ yǒu zhòuwén de pífū).
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Grammar patterns of 皱纹
皱纹 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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克雷弗克一笑，脸上的____就加深了。
When Crevecoeur smiled, the creases in his face deepened.
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You can say: 她的脸上有很多皱纹 (Tā de liǎn shàng yǒu hěn duō zhòuwén), meaning 'She has many wrinkles on her face.'
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