fei4 zou6肥皂
Jyutpingfei4 zou6
Yalefèih jouh
Definition
Soap; a solid block used for bathing or cleaning.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
While 肥皂 is understood by everyone, native speakers in Hong Kong almost exclusively use the term 番梘 in daily life. Using 肥皂 can sound slightly more formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese. If you want to sound like a local, stick with 番梘 for everyday household contexts.
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faai3塊faiExamples
This bar of soap smells great, it feels nice to wash my hands with it.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the usage of 肥皂 with 梘液, which refers specifically to liquid soap or body wash. Remember that 肥皂 refers strictly to the solid bar form.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
