flannel
Slang Term
British
Unknown
Neutral
Meaning: washcloth
洗脸巾
paño de lavarse
洗顔タオル
세수 수건
British term for a small cloth used for washing. Americans say 'washcloth.'
英国英语中指用于洗脸洗澡的小方巾。美国人说'washcloth'。
Término británico para un paño pequeño que se usa para lavarse. En Estados Unidos se dice 'washcloth'.
洗顔や体を洗うための小さな布を指すイギリス英語。アメリカでは「washcloth」と言う。
세수할 때 쓰는 작은 천을 뜻하는 영국식 표현. 미국에서는 'washcloth'라고 한다.
Examples
- Use a flannel to wash your face. 用小方巾洗洗脸。Usa el paño para lavarte la cara.フランネルで顔を洗って。수건으로 얼굴을 씻어.
- The flannel is by the sink. 小方巾在洗手池旁边。El paño está junto al lavabo.フランネルは洗面台のそばにあるよ。수건은 세면대 옆에 있어.
- Give yourself a wash with a flannel. 用小方巾擦洗一下。Lávate con un paño.フランネルで体を洗いなさい。수건으로 몸을 닦아.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: bathroom, washing
Tone: neutral
✓ Do Say
- Discuss washing讨论洗漱时使用para hablar de lavarse洗う話題で使う세수나 목욕에 대해 이야기할 때
✗ Don't Say
- Americans say washcloth美国人说 washclothEn Estados Unidos se dice washclothアメリカでは washcloth と言う미국에서는 washcloth라고 함
Origin & History
British - named after the flannel material often used. Distinct from American use of 'flannel' for plaid shirts.
Cultural Context
Era: timeless
Generation: all ages
Social background: all
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