faan1 gaan2番梘番枧
Jyutpingfaan1 gaan2
Yalefāan gáan
Definition
A bar of soap used for bathing or cleaning.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to solid bars of soap, whereas liquid soap is usually called 沐浴露. While it is a perfectly standard term, younger generations in urban areas sometimes use the English loanword 肥皂 or simply refer to the brand name.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
Remember to use soap to wash your hands when you shower.
This bar of soap smells great, where did you buy it?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 肥皂, which is the standard term in Mandarin and written Chinese. Using 番梘 in a formal written context might sound overly colloquial or regional.
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