English–Chinese
“decorate” in Chinese
How to say “decorate” in Chinese
“Decorate” in Chinese is 点缀 (diǎn zhuì).
An added detail gives a larger whole extra color while staying secondary to its main character.
Example sentences with 点缀
窗台上的多肉植物点缀着整个书房。chuāng tái shàng de duō ròu zhí wù diǎn zhuì zhe zhěng gè shū fáng
The succulents on the windowsill add a decorative touch to the entire study.
Tips for using 点缀
- The verb also works in passive descriptions when the focus is on a scene enhanced by flowers, colors, or other details rather than on the person who adds them.
Other Chinese words for “decorate”
她把房间装饰得很漂亮。tā bǎ fáng jiān zhuāng shì de hěn piào liàng
She decorated the room beautifully.