fu1 liu2敷料
Jyutpingfu1 liu2
Yalefū líu
Definition
Wound dressing; material used to cover and protect a wound, such as gauze or a bandage.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and pharmacists use this term to refer to any material applied to a wound for protection or absorption. While patients often just say 膠布 for small adhesive bandages, 敷料 is the broader category that includes gauze, pads, and specialized surgical materials. It is a formal term that you would hear in a clinic or hospital setting rather than in casual conversation at home.
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faai3塊faiExamples
This dressing is soaked already, need to change to a new one.
Does your wound still hurt? Is there any blood seeping through the dressing?
Related words
Common phrases
change the dressing
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 膠布, which specifically refers to adhesive bandages or tape. Using 敷料 when you only mean a small band-aid can sound overly clinical or slightly unnatural in a casual context.
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