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March 24, 2026
肥皂féizào(fei2zao4)
肥皂 (féi zào) refers to soap, a substance used for washing and cleaning. It is commonly found in households and used in personal hygiene routines. The term can also imply cleanliness and is often associated with various scents and types.
Strokes15Frequency#5039DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the use of soap has evolved from traditional methods to modern commercial products. The increased emphasis on hygiene, especially post-pandemic, has made 肥皂 a symbol of cleanliness and health.
Memory Tip
Think of肥 (féi) as 'fat' and 皂 (zào) as resembling a 'soap bar' that is plump and rich. Imagine a big, fluffy bar of soap that is too 'fat' to fit in your hand, making it unforgettable.
Meanings of 肥皂
féizào(fei2zao4)
1soap
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About 肥皂
肥皂Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5039Frequency Rank
块Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 肥皂
Usage Notes
When using 肥皂, remember that it is a noun and can be combined with different classifiers like 块 (kuài) for a bar of soap or 条 (tiáo) for liquid soap. A common mistake is using the wrong classifier, such as saying '一肥皂' instead of '一块肥皂'.
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 5 vocabulary word, 肥皂 connects with other daily life-related terms like 洗 (xǐ, wash) and 清洁 (qīngjié, cleanliness). Focus on using it in practical sentences about personal care or household chores.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the correct classifier, saying '一肥皂' instead of '一块肥皂' for a bar of soap. Another common error is mispronouncing the tones, leading to confusion between 肥 (féi) and other characters.
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肥皂 (féi zào) refers to soap, a substance used for washing and cleaning. It is commonly found in households and used in personal hygiene routines. The term can also imply cleanliness and is often associated with various scents and types.
When to use 肥皂
When using 肥皂, remember that it is a noun and can be combined with different classifiers like 块 (kuài) for a bar of soap or 条 (tiáo) for liquid soap. A common mistake is using the wrong classifier, such as saying '一肥皂' instead of '一块肥皂'.
What learners get wrong
Learners often forget to use the correct classifier, saying '一肥皂' instead of '一块肥皂' for a bar of soap. Another common error is mispronouncing the tones, leading to confusion between 肥 (féi) and other characters.
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肥
皂
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Grammar Patterns of 肥皂
肥皂 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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在拿吃的之前，用热____水把手好好地洗干净。
Wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water before handling any food.
Example Sentences for 肥皂 (16)
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在拿吃的之前，用热肥皂水把手好好地洗干净。
zài ná chī de zhī qián， ， yòng rè féi zào shuǐ bǎ shǒu hǎo hǎo dì xǐ gān。
Wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water before handling any food.
