English–Chinese
“drool” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkǒu shuǐ
Example
宝宝睡着时会流口水。báo bǎo shuì zháo shí huì liú kóu shuǐ
The baby drools while sleeping.
How to say “drool” in Chinese
“Drool” in Chinese is 口水 (kǒu shuǐ).
Liquid in the mouth that can run out as drool and can signal strong desire for food.
Example sentences with 口水
他紧张地吞下了口水。tā jǐn zhāng dì tūn xià le kóu shuǐ
He nervously swallowed his saliva.
Tips for using 口水
- English separates the noun for liquid inside the mouth from the noun for liquid that escapes, but everyday Chinese often lets context make that distinction.