保妥适
bǎotuǒshì
The English word "botox" is translated into Mandarin as 保妥适 (bǎotuǒshì).
保妥适 is used as a brand name for the medication used to reduce wrinkles and treat muscle spasms.
How do you pronounce it?
bǎotuǒshì
Did you know?
- In China, the term 肉毒素 refers to the toxin itself, literally translating to 'meat poison', which is the scientific term for botulinum toxin.
- Chinese social media often uses coded language or emojis to discuss 保妥适 and other aesthetic procedures to avoid censorship of medical advertisements.
- Many people in mainland China use the term 微整 to describe botox and fillers, which means 'micro-adjustment' rather than 'plastic surgery'.
Examples in context
- 她打算去打保妥适。Tā dǎsuàn qù dǎ Bǎotuǒshì.She plans to get botox.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing skincare treatments at home.
- 志强 Zhiqiang欣怡，你想尝试打保妥适吗？Xīnyí, nǐ xiǎng chángshì dǎ bǎotuǒshì ma?Xinyi, do you want to try getting Botox?
- 欣怡 Xinyi我想，但我担心会有副作用。Wǒ xiǎng, dàn wǒ dānxīn huì yǒu fùzuòyòng.I do, but I'm worried about side effects.
- 志强 Zhiqiang我们可以先去咨询医生。Wǒmen kěyǐ xiān qù zīxún yīshēng.We can consult a doctor first.
- 欣怡 Xinyi好，那我们预约吧。Hǎo, nà wǒmen yùyuē ba.Okay, let's make an appointment.
