sei2 pei4死皮
Jyutpingsei2 pei4
Yaleséi pèih
Definition
Dead skin cells; skin that has peeled off due to metabolism.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the dry, flaky skin that accumulates on the body, often requiring exfoliation. It is frequently used in the context of beauty routines, pedicures, or general skincare advice. While it can technically refer to any dead skin, it is most commonly associated with the feet or rough patches on the elbows and knees.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
Your feet are very dry and have a lot of dead skin.
Is this scrub specifically for removing dead skin?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is thick-skinned or shameless, as that concept is expressed by the idiom 面皮厚 instead.
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