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March 24, 2026
皮肤(皮膚)pífū(pi2fu1)
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.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, skin care is highly valued, and many people invest in beauty products and treatments to maintain healthy skin. The phrase '皮肤好' (good skin) is often associated with beauty and health in societal standards.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pig (皮) with a soft, smooth skin (肤) that feels cool to the touch. The character 皮 resembles a pig's skin, while 肤 sounds like 'fu,' evoking the feeling of being touched or feeling texture.
Meanings of 皮肤
pífū(pi2fu1)
1skin
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About 皮肤
皮肤Simplified
皮膚Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 皮肤
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pig (皮) with a soft, smooth skin (肤) that feels cool to the touch. The character 皮 resembles a pig's skin, while 肤 sounds like 'fu,' evoking the feeling of being touched or feeling texture.
Usage Notes
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).
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, skin care is highly valued, and many people invest in beauty products and treatments to maintain healthy skin. The phrase '皮肤好' (good skin) is often associated with beauty and health in societal standards.
Common Mistakes
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). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. 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.
Example Sentences for 皮肤 (10)
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1
你可能得了职业性皮肤病。
nǐ kě néng dé le zhí yè xìng pí fū bìng。
You might be having an occupationally related skin problem.
2
湿疹是一种常见的皮肤病，通常具遗传性。
shī zhěn shì yī zhǒng cháng jiàn de pí fū bìng， ， tōng cháng jù yí chuán。
Eczema is a common skin complaint which often runs in families.
3
他们在海边呆了几个星期，皮肤晒得黝黑发亮。
tā mén zài hǎi biān dāi le jī gè xīng qī， ， pí fū shài dé yǒu hēi fā。
Their skin was tanned and glowing from their weeks at the sea.
4
他是个身材修长、表情庄重、皮肤黝黑的帅小伙。
tā shì gè shēn cái xiū cháng、 、 biǎo qíng zhuāng、 zhòng 、 pí fū yǒu hēi de shuài。
He was a slim, solemn, darkly handsome young man.
5
如果及早治疗，多数的皮肤癌是可治好的。
rú guǒ jí zǎo zhì liáo， ， duō shù de pí fū ái shì kě zhì hǎo。
tā nà là huáng de pí fū jǐn jǐn dì bāo zháo liǎn shàng de gǔ tóu。
Her sallow skin was drawn tightly across the bones of her face.
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冷风很快会把你的皮肤吹干。
lěng fēng hěn kuài huì bǎ nǐ de pí fū chuī gān。
The cold winds dry out your skin very quickly.
10
敏感肌肤专用面霜不会破坏皮肤表面的保护层。
mǐn gǎn jī fū zhuān yòng miàn shuāng bù huì pò huài pí fū biǎo miàn de bǎo hù céng。
Sensitive Cream will not strip away the skin's protective layer.
Cultural Notes for 皮肤
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, skin care is highly valued, and many people invest in beauty products and treatments to maintain healthy skin. The phrase '皮肤好' (good skin) is often associated with beauty and health in societal standards.
Frequently Asked Questions about 皮肤
Some common phrases include 皮肤病 (skin disease), 皮肤过敏 (skin allergy), and 皮肤护理 (skin care).
皮肤 specifically means 'skin,' while other terms like 肤色 (skin color) or 皮 (skin) can refer to the material or outer layer of objects.
Yes, 皮肤 is frequently used in medical terminology when discussing conditions or treatments related to the skin.
