English–Chinese
“cushion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindiàn
Example
我把垫放在椅子上。wǒ bǎ diàn fàng zài yǐ zi shàng
I put the cushion on the chair.
How to say “cushion” in Chinese
“Cushion” in Chinese is 垫 (diàn).
A buffer between what rests on top and the hard surface below.
Example sentences with 垫
门口的垫被雨淋湿了。mén kǒu de diàn bèi yǔ lín shī le
The doormat at the door got wet in the rain.
Tips for using 垫
- In everyday speech, the broad noun often gets its precise use from context, such as sitting, floor contact, or surface protection, rather than from one fixed English equivalent.