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膏
gāo
Description
“膏”是一种很稠、软软的东西，可以擦在皮肤上，也可以吃。
"膏" is a thick, soft substance that can be applied to the skin or eaten.
很多药和护肤品都是膏，比如药膏和牙膏。
Many medicines and skincare products are 膏, such as ointments and toothpaste.
Meanings
膏gāo
a thick, soft paste or ointment
我在手上擦了一点药膏。
I rubbed some ointment on my hand.
膏gāo
grease or fat, especially animal fat
这块肉的膏很多。
This piece of meat has a lot of fat.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant animal fat; extended to any thick paste like ointment or cream.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; usually part of compounds such as 牙膏 (toothpaste) or 药膏 (ointment).
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