English–Chinese
“electric kettle” in Chinese
How to say “electric kettle” in Chinese
“Electric kettle” in Chinese is 热水壶 (rè shuǐ hú).
A compact pot with a built-in heater that brings water to a boil for pouring or drinking.
Example sentences with 热水壶
早上我用热水壶烧水泡茶。zǎo shàng wǒ yòng rè shuǐ hú shāo shuǐ pào chá
In the morning, I used an electric kettle to boil water and make tea.
Tips for using 热水壶
- English kettle can mean either an electric appliance or a stovetop pot, while this Chinese word usually evokes the plug-in appliance in everyday kitchen talk.
Other Chinese words for “electric kettle”
我新买了一个电热水壶，烧水很快。wǒ xīn mǎi le yí gè diàn rè shuǐ hú shāo shuǐ hěn kuài
I bought a new electric kettle, and it boils water quickly.