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肌肤

jī fū
寸 cùn 层 céng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. skin
  2. 2. flesh
  3. 3. fig. close physical relationship

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Word relationships

Related words

3 items
肉体
ròu tǐ

physical body

指人的身体，常与精神相对
肌体
jī tǐ

the body

指身体，常用于健康或生理语境
亲密
qīn mì

intimate

对应比喻义，指关系亲近

Synonyms

1 item
皮肤
pí fū

skin

肌肤多用于书面语或文学描写，皮肤更口语化通用

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in phrases like 肌肤之亲 (intimate physical contact) and 肌肤问题 (skin problems), often in cosmetic or medical contexts.

Formality

肌肤 is more literary and poetic; in everyday speech, use 皮肤 for 'skin'.

Example Sentences

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她的 肌肤 非常光滑。
Her skin is very smooth.

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Child Words of 肌肤

肌
jī

(bound form) flesh; muscle

肤
fū

skin