Definition
粉末 (fěn mò) is a general term for any fine, dry powder or dust, like coffee powder or metal dust. It is more specific than 粉 (fěn), which can also mean pink or starch noodles, and unlike 灰尘 (huī chén), which refers specifically to dirt or household dust.
noun
fine powderdust
Examples
- 粉末。Kāfēi fěn mò yào mìfēng bǎocún.Coffee powder should be stored in an airtight container.
- 粉末。Zhè zhǒng fěn mò kěyǐ yòng lái zuò miànmó.This kind of powder can be used to make face masks.
- 粉末。Gōngchǎng lǐ piāo zhe hěn duō jīnshǔ fěn mò.A lot of metal dust floats in the factory.
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