English–Chinese
“flashlight” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshǒu diàn tǒng
Example
黑夜里没带手电筒，看不清路。hēi yè lǐ méi dài shǒu diàn tǒng kàn bù qīng lù
It is hard to see the road in the dark without a flashlight.
How to say “flashlight” in Chinese
“Flashlight” in Chinese is 手电筒 (shǒu diàn tǒng).
A small portable light that sends a beam ahead from a hand-held tube.
Example sentences with 手电筒
露营时别忘了带上手电筒。lù yíng shí bié wàng le dài shàng shǒu diàn tǒng
Don't forget to bring a flashlight when camping.
Tips for using 手电筒
- In everyday Chinese, this noun can also refer to a phone's built-in flashlight, with the exact device understood from context.