English–Chinese

“braid” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbiàn zi

Example

她的辫子很长。tā de biàn zi hěn cháng

Her braid is long.

Illustration for 辫子 (braid)

How to say “braid” in Chinese

“Braid” in Chinese is 辫子 (biàn zi).

Hair strands crossed and gathered into a finished woven lock, whether worn as one section or several.

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

Example sentences with 辫子

她把辫子松开了,头发披在肩上。tā bǎ biàn zi sōng kāi le tóu fa pī zài jiān shàng

She loosened her braid, and her hair fell over her shoulders.

Tips for using 辫子

  • English speakers may first picture one braid, but this Chinese noun can refer to paired or multiple sections as well, with the surrounding description showing the number.

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