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“bucket” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintǒng

Example

下雨了,把桶拿到屋里。xià yǔ le bá tǒng ná dào wū lǐ

It's raining, so take the bucket inside.

Illustration for 桶 (bucket)

How to say “bucket” in Chinese

“Bucket” in Chinese is 桶 (tǒng).

An open container that holds water, other liquids, or loose materials and can be carried by a handle.

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

Example sentences with 桶

他把桶里的水倒掉了。tā bá tǒng lǐ de shuǐ dào diào le

He poured out the water from the bucket.

Tips for using 桶

  • Everyday speech uses this word after a number for one bucketful, which is useful when describing water, cleaning materials, or rubbish.

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