粉末 (fěn mò) — fine powder, dust
Definition
粉末 is a fine, processed powder (metal dust, coffee grounds) — finer and more manufactured than 土 (raw earth/dust) or 灰 (ash). 粉 alone emphasizes cosmetic/edible powder, not industrial dust.
noun
fine powderdust
Examples
- 粉末。Kā fēi fěn mò yào mì fēng bǎo cún.Coffee powder should be stored in an airtight container.
- 粉末。Zhè zhǒng fěn mò kě yǐ yòng lái zuò miàn mó.This kind of powder can be used to make face masks.
- 粉末。Gōng chǎng lǐ piāo zhe hěn duō jīn shǔ fěn mò.A lot of metal dust floats in the factory.
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