丝芙兰
sī fú lán
Sephora · trad. 絲芙蘭
丝芙兰 (sī fú lán) is the widely recognized Chinese name for Sephora, the global beauty retailer. It's a phonetic transliteration of the brand name, making it easy for Chinese speakers to identify the international brand.
When to use it
As a proper noun, 丝芙兰 is neutral in register. It's used in all contexts when referring to the brand, from casual conversations among friends to official advertisements. It's instantly recognizable among those familiar with beauty products.
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like “see-FOO-lan.” The first syllable, 丝 (sī), is a high flat tone. The second, 芙 (fú), is a rising tone, and the third, 兰 (lán), is also a rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 丝芙兰门店sī fú lán mén diànSephora store
- 丝芙兰官网sī fú lán guān wǎngSephora official website
- 丝芙兰产品sī fú lán chǎn pǐnSephora products
Examples
我想去丝芙兰买化妆品。
wǒ xiǎng qù sī fú lán mǎi huà zhuāng pǐn 。
I want to go to Sephora to buy cosmetics.
丝芙兰最近有打折活动吗？
sī fú lán zuì jìn yǒu dǎ zhé huó dòng ma ？
Does Sephora have any sales recently?
她在丝芙兰工作。
tā zài sī fú lán gōng zuò 。
She works at Sephora.
Pro tip: Many foreign brand names in Chinese are transliterations like 丝芙兰. The chosen characters often sound similar to the original name and sometimes carry positive or pleasant meanings (like 'silk,' 'hibiscus,' and 'orchid' here), even if not directly related to the product itself.
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