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表皮
biǎopí
Description
表皮是人、动物或植物身体最外面的一层皮。
The 表皮 is the outermost layer of skin on humans, animals, or plants.
它比较薄，能保护里面的部分。
It is relatively thin and protects the parts inside.
Meanings
表皮biǎopí
the outer layer of skin; epidermis
皮肤的表皮很薄。
The skin's epidermis is very thin.
表皮biǎopí
outer skin or surface layer of plants/fruit
这个水果的表皮很光滑。
The skin of this fruit is very smooth.
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Notes
- Etymology
表 (surface/outer) + 皮 (skin), literally "outer skin".
- Nuance
more technical than 皮肤; often used in biology or describing plants.
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