jyu5 jik6乳液
Jyutpingjyu5 jik6
Yaleyúh yihk
Definition
Emulsion, or a milky lotion of a similar texture.
- technicalan emulsion of two immiscible liquids
- milky lotion or skincare emulsion
neutralbodydaily actions
How it's used
While technically referring to an emulsion in chemistry, the term is almost exclusively used in daily life to refer to skincare products. It is often interchangeable with 潤膚乳, though 乳液 specifically emphasizes the milky, fluid texture rather than just the moisturizing function. People frequently drop the word 乳液 and just refer to the product by its specific purpose, such as 面霜 or 身體乳.
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zi1支jīExamples
Which brand of lotion do you usually use?
This lotion is very moisturizing, perfect for winter.
Related words
Common phrases
to apply lotion
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 奶, which refers specifically to dairy milk or breast milk. Using 乳液 to describe a drink will sound like you are consuming skincare products.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
