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肥皂
féizào
Description
肥皂是洗手和洗澡的时候用的东西。
Soap is something used when washing hands and taking a bath.
用肥皂和水洗手，可以把手洗得很干净。
Washing hands with soap and water can make them very clean.
Meanings
肥皂féizào
soap (for washing hands or body)
请用肥皂洗手。
Please wash your hands with soap.
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Notes
- Etymology
肥 (fat/grease) + 皂 (black; here a cleaning agent), from soap's traditional fat base.
- Nuance
香皂 refers to fragrant/toilet soap, while 肥皂 is the general everyday word.
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