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肥皂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
肥皂féizàosoapHSK 7, n, rank #5039, Hard
肥皂féizào>块[kuài],條HSK 7, n, rank #5039, Hard
肥皂féizào>条[tiáo]HSK 7, n, rank #5039, Hard
féizào(fei2zao4) T2
  1. 1soap
  2. 2>块[kuài],條
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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.

Frequency#5039DifficultyHard
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
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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

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Component Characters

肥féifat
HSK 68 strokes⺼
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皂zàosoap
7 strokes白
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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). 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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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 (10)

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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.
2
有了肥皂、水、泡泡和小船，孩子们都喜欢洗澡。

yǒu le féi zào、 、、 shuǐ 、 pào pào hé， xiǎo chuán ， hái zǐ mén dū xǐ。

With soap and water, bubbles and boats, children love bathtime.
3
一台小彩色电视机频道调在了一出下午的肥皂剧上。

yī tái xiǎo cǎi sè diàn shì jī pín dào tiáo zài le yī chū xià wǔ de féi zào jù shàng。

A small colour television was tuned to an afternoon soap opera.
4
这件女衬衫要用温的肥皂水洗。

zhè jiàn nǚ chèn shān yào yòng wēn de féi zào shuǐ xǐ。

Wash the blouse in warm soapy water.
5
你最好按铃叫女管家再拿点肥皂来.

nǐ zuì hǎo àn líng jiào nǚ guǎn jiā zài ná diǎn féi zào lái.

You'd better ring for the housekeeper to bring more soap.
6
请用含消毒剂的肥皂水洗盘子.

qǐng yòng hán xiāo dú jì de féi zào shuǐ xǐ pán zǐ.

Please wash the dishes with the soapy water containing disinfectant.
7
污渍是用几桶肥皂水和几把硬毛刷除去的。

wū zì shì yòng jī tǒng féi zào shuǐ hé jī bǎ yìng máo shuā chú qù de。

Stains are removed with buckets of soapy water and scrubbing brushes.
8
用刺激性不强的肥皂和热水把脸彻底洗干净。

yòng cì jī xìng bù qiáng de féi zào hé rè shuǐ bǎ liǎn chè dǐ xǐ gān jìng。

Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water.
9
她把全身涂满肥皂。

tā bǎ quán shēn tú mǎn féi zào。

She soaped herself all over.
10
她能闻见他的气味, 干净,擦过肥皂,热乎乎的.

tā néng wén jiàn tā de qì wèi, , gān, jìng , cā guò, féi zào , rè.

She could smell him, clean and soaped and warm.

Cultural Notes for 肥皂

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 肥皂

肥皂 generally refers to regular soap while 香皂 specifically indicates scented soap.