English–Chinese
“cry” in Chinese
How to say “cry” in Chinese
“Cry” in Chinese is 哭 (kū).
A strong feeling spills outward as tears, broken breaths, and an audible voice.
Example sentences with 哭
他想起往事，忍不住哭起来。tā xiáng qǐ wǎng shì rěn bú zhù kū qǐ lái
He remembered the past and could not help but start crying.
Tips for using 哭
- When the amount or sound of crying matters, Chinese commonly adds a word for degree or manner instead of leaving the intensity only to context.
Other Chinese words for “cry”
小孩在角落里哭泣。xiǎo hái zài jiǎo luò lǐ kū qì
The child is crying in the corner.