English–Chinese
“accident” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì gù
Example
开车要小心，别发生事故。kāi chē yào xiǎo xīn bié fā shēng shì gù
Be careful when driving so you do not get into an accident.
How to say “accident” in Chinese
“Accident” in Chinese is 事故 (shì gù).
An unexpected event turns a mistake or mishap into real damage.
Example sentences with 事故
昨天路上发生了事故，很多人受伤。zuó tiān lù shàng fā shēng liǎo shì gù hěn duō rén shòu shāng
An accident happened on the road yesterday, and many people were injured.
Tips for using 事故
- In everyday Chinese, this noun often sounds formal and serious, so casual conversation may use a less formal expression for a minor mishap.