noun / verb HSK 5
bath (in a tub) · to take a bath · bathing
Meaning
盆浴 refers to bathing in a bathtub or basin, as opposed to taking a shower. It emphasizes the act of soaking or washing oneself in a contained body of water. The term is commonly used in contexts discussing bathing methods, hygiene, or relaxation.
Usage
盆浴 is a formal or neutral term more common in written language, medical contexts, or when discussing bathing facilities. In everyday conversation, people are more likely to say 泡澡 (pào zǎo) for 'taking a bath.' It contrasts with 淋浴 (lín yù), which means 'shower.'
Examples
- 01医生建议婴儿每天进行盆浴，保持皮肤清洁。' , .The doctor recommends that babies take a bath every day to keep their skin clean.
- 02这家酒店的房间配有淋浴和盆浴设施。.The rooms in this hotel are equipped with both shower and bathing facilities.
Characters
Measure words
- 次洗一次盆浴
Common collocations
- 盆浴设备bathing facilities
- 进行盆浴to take a bath
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 盆 (basin/tub) with 浴 (bathing), literally meaning 'basin bathing,' which directly describes the method of bathing in a container rather than under running water.