English–Chinese

“carpenter” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmù jiàng

Example

他是个木匠,能修门窗。tā shì gè mù jiàng néng xiū mén chuāng

He is a carpenter and can repair doors and windows.

Illustration for 木匠 (carpenter)

How to say “carpenter” in Chinese

“Carpenter” in Chinese is 木匠 (mù jiàng).

A skilled craftsperson who shapes wood into building parts, furniture, and other useful objects.

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

Example sentences with 木匠

邻居正在找木匠修复破旧的椅子。lín jū zhèng zài zhǎo mù jiàng xiū fù pò jiù de yǐ zi

The neighbor is looking for a carpenter to repair an old chair.

Tips for using 木匠

  • The conversational pattern 是个 (shì ge, "is a") + occupation is common in simple introductions, while English normally needs both an article and a form of be before this job noun.

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