English–Chinese
“chills” in Chinese
How to say “chills” in Chinese
“Chills” in Chinese is 寒战 (hán zhàn).
A wave of cold makes the whole body shake, whether the trigger is low temperature or fever.
Example sentences with 寒战
外面刮风，他站在门口时开始打寒战。wài miàn guā fēng tā zhàn zài mén kǒu shí kāi shǐ dǎ hán zhàn
When it is windy outside, he starts shivering while standing at the door.
Tips for using 寒战
- English speakers may connect a cold feeling with fear or excitement, but this Chinese noun describes a physical episode rather than an emotional reaction.
Other Chinese words for “chills”
他发烧，整晚都觉得恶寒。tā fā shāo zhéng wǎn dōu jué de è hán
He has a fever and has chills all night.