English–Chinese
“ash” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuī
Example
别把灰弄到我的衣服上。bié bǎ huī nòng dào wǒ de yī fú shàng
Don't get ash on my clothes.
How to say “ash” in Chinese
“Ash” in Chinese is 灰 (huī).
The powdery trace of fire, recognizable both as a substance and by the subdued shade it leaves behind.
Example sentences with 灰
爆炸后，城市被一层火山灰覆盖。bào zhà hòu chéng shì bèi yì céng huǒ shān huī fù gài
After the explosion, the city was covered in a layer of volcanic ash.
Tips for using 灰
- English speakers often picture ash only in a fireplace, but this word also naturally covers fine residue from sources such as cigarettes or burnt paper.