English–Chinese

“bathtub” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyù gāng

Example

她在新家的浴缸里放了热水。tā zài xīn jiā de yù gāng lǐ fàng le rè shuǐ

She put hot water in the bathtub in her new home.

Illustration for 浴缸 (bathtub)

How to say “bathtub” in Chinese

“Bathtub” in Chinese is 浴缸 (yù gāng).

A fixed bathroom vessel large enough for a person to sit or lie in while surrounded by water.

Full entry for 浴缸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 浴缸

他在浴缸里泡澡放松。tā zài yù gāng lǐ pào zǎo fàng sōng

He relaxes while soaking in the bathtub.

Tips for using 浴缸

  • The contrast between 在浴缸里泡澡 (zài yùgāng lǐ pào zǎo, "soak in the bathtub") and 淋浴 (línyù, "shower") helps distinguish soaking in a tub from washing under a shower.

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