English–Chinese

“curtain” in Chinese

Chinese

Also幕 (mù) · 帘子 (lián zi)

Pronunciation

Pinyinchuāng lián

Example

请把窗帘拉上。qǐng bǎ chuāng lián lā shàng

Please close the curtain.

Illustration for 窗帘 (curtain)

How to say “curtain” in Chinese

“Curtain” in Chinese is 窗帘 (chuāng lián).

A hanging window covering that can be drawn across the glass to control light, privacy, and the room's appearance.

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

Example sentences with 窗帘

每天早上他都把窗帘拉开,让房间充满阳光。měi tiān zǎo shàng tā dōu bǎ chuāng lián lā kāi ràng fáng jiān chōng mǎn yáng guāng

Every morning he opens the curtain, letting sunlight fill the room.

Tips for using 窗帘

  • English often uses open and close for curtains, while Chinese often describes the same actions as 拉上 (lāshàng, "pull closed") and 拉开 (lākāi, "pull open").

Other Chinese words for “curtain”

2

幕

mù

nouncurtain

幕慢慢落下,观众鼓掌。mù màn màn luò xià guān zhòng gú zhǎng

The curtain slowly comes down, and the audience applauds.

请把帘子拉上。qǐng bǎ lián zi lā shàng

Please pull the curtain closed.

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