English–Chinese
“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.
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.
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.