Definitions
(noun)
soap
(adjective)
black
Etymology
About
The character 皂 originated as the variant 皁, an ideogram for black or dark crimson. In ancient texts, it often described the dark garments of minor officials or servants and also denoted an acron or the oak tree producing it. Its modern form combines 白 (white) at the top with 匕 below. Over time, the character became linked to the soapberry plant, whose boiled pods served as a natural cleanser. Consequently, its primary meaning shifted from the color black to represent soap and modern cleaning products.
Example Sentences Hide
这块肥皂很香。
我用香皂洗了脸。
皂盒里有一块新肥皂。
古代的皂角可以用来清洁。
请把皂液倒入洗衣机。
这块手工皂的成分很天然。
他的脸色变得皂白分明。
这种皂化反应是制作肥皂的关键步骤。