English–Chinese

“chewing gum” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkǒu xiāng táng

Example

我昨天在商店买了两块口香糖。wǒ zuó tiān zài shāng diàn mǎi le liǎng kuài kǒu xiāng táng

I bought two pieces of chewing gum at the store yesterday.

Illustration for 口香糖 (chewing gum)

How to say “chewing gum” in Chinese

“Chewing gum” in Chinese is 口香糖 (kǒu xiāng táng).

A sweet, stretchy chew held in the mouth for flavor and fresh breath rather than swallowed.

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

Example sentences with 口香糖

下课后他喜欢嚼口香糖。xià kè hòu tā xǐ huān jué kǒu xiāng táng

He likes chewing gum after class.

Tips for using 口香糖

  • English gum can also mean an adhesive substance, but this Chinese noun specifically names the candy that is chewed and normally not swallowed.

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