English–Chinese
“fingerprint” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǐ wén
Example
手机可以通过指纹解锁。shǒu jī ké yǐ tōng guò zhǐ wén jié suǒ
A phone can be unlocked using a fingerprint.
How to say “fingerprint” in Chinese
“Fingerprint” in Chinese is 指纹 (zhǐ wén).
A fingertip's fine line pattern that differs from person to person.
Example sentences with 指纹
警方正在采集犯罪嫌疑人的指纹。jǐng fāng zhèng zài cǎi jí fàn zuì xián yí rén de zhǐ wén
The police are collecting the suspect's fingerprints.
Tips for using 指纹
- The English word can also mean a trace left on a surface, so context distinguishes the body feature from the mark it produces.