English–Chinese
“basement” in Chinese
How to say “basement” in Chinese
“Basement” in Chinese is 地下 (dì xià).
The hidden side of the ground: a space below the surface that may hold rooms, passages, or natural cavities.
Example sentences with 地下
公寓的地下是停车场。gōng yù de dì xià shì tíng chē chǎng
The basement of the apartment building is a parking lot.
Tips for using 地下
- English speakers often connect this idea only with a building, but Chinese uses it more broadly for below-ground locations in ordinary location statements.
Other Chinese words for “basement”
她的地下室有一台洗衣机。tā de dì xià shì yǒu yì tái xǐ yī jī
Her basement has a washing machine.