English–Chinese
“basket” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkuāng
Example
院子里放着一个筐。yuàn zi lǐ fàng zhe yí gè kuāng
A basket is sitting in the yard.
How to say “basket” in Chinese
“Basket” in Chinese is 筐 (kuāng).
A sturdy container with an open top and woven or molded sides for collecting, storing, or carrying goods.
Example sentences with 筐
市场上一筐水果很受欢迎。shì chǎng shàng yì kuāng shuí guǒ hěn shòu huān yíng
A basket of fruit at the market is very popular.
Tips for using 筐
- In everyday quantity expressions, 一筐 (yī kuāng, "a basketful") measures enough of something to fill one such container, so the word can describe a portion as well as the object itself.