雪花膏 (xuě huā gāo) — snowflake cream (a traditional Chinese facial moisturizer)
Definition
A traditional Chinese vanishing cream, white and fragrant, sold in small tins. It evokes a nostalgic, old-fashioned feel and is popular again as a heritage skincare product.
noun
snowflake cream (a traditional Chinese facial moisturizer)
Measure word · 瓶
Examples
- 雪花膏。Nǎi nai de shū zhuāng tái shàng zǒng yǒu yì hé xuě huā gāo.There's always a box of snowflake cream on grandma's dressing table.
- 雪花膏。Zhè zhǒng xuě huā gāo de xiāng wèi ràng rén xiǎng qǐ xiǎo shí hou.The scent of this snowflake cream reminds people of their childhood.
- 雪花膏。Lǎo zì hào xuě huā gāo xiàn zài yòu liú xíng qǐ lái le.The time-honored snowflake cream is becoming popular again.
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