Chinese
pífū
Meaning: skin
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

皮膚
皮
膚
皮肤
皮
肤

Example sentences

Skin tends to get dry in the winter.
冬天的空氣非常乾燥,皮膚容易過敏。
冬天的空气非常干燥,皮肤容易过敏。
The air in winter is very dry, and skin is easily allergic.
炎熱的太陽曬得我的皮膚火辣辣地疼。
炎热的太阳晒得我的皮肤火辣辣地疼。
The scorching sun made my skin sting with heat.

Usage Notes

Refers to the outer covering of the body.

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