English–Chinese
“carry in one's mouth” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindiāo
Example
小狗把鞋子叼走了。xiáo gǒu bǎ xié zi diāo zǒu le
The puppy carried the shoe away in its mouth.
How to say “carry in one's mouth” in Chinese
“Carry in one's mouth” in Chinese is 叼 (diāo).
A person or animal uses the mouth as a temporary hand, keeping an object there while moving.
Example sentences with 叼
孩子一不注意，玩具就被狗叼走了。hái zi yí bú zhù yì wán jù jiù bèi gǒu diāo zǒu le
When the child is not paying attention, the dog carries the toy away in its mouth.
Tips for using 叼
- Used for a person, this verb gives a scene a deliberately vivid, informal feel rather than a neutral report.