English–Chinese
“can't put down” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinài bù shì shǒu
Example
她的新手机让她爱不释手。tā de xīn shǒu jī ràng tā ài bú shì shǒu
Her new phone keeps her from putting it down.
How to say “can't put down” in Chinese
“Can't put down” in Chinese is 爱不释手 (ài bù shì shǒu).
An object becomes so absorbing or treasured that putting it down feels impossible.
Example sentences with 爱不释手
这本新小说让读者爱不释手。zhè běn xīn xiǎo shuō ràng dú zhě ài bú shì shǒu
This new novel is impossible for readers to put down.
Tips for using 爱不释手
- The English phrase "can't put down" often suggests an engrossing book, while this Chinese idiom applies more broadly to a favored possession such as a gadget or toy.