English–Chinese

“flush” in Chinese

Chinese

Also潮红 (cháo hóng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinchōng

Example

上厕所后请记得冲水。shàng cè suǒ hòu qǐng jì de chōng shuǐ

Remember to flush after using the toilet.

Illustration for 冲 (flush)

How to say “flush” in Chinese

“Flush” in Chinese is 冲 (chōng).

A strong flow or push moves something onward, often clearing what lies in its path.

Full entry for 冲: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 冲

他一头冲进了教室,气喘吁吁。tā yì tóu chōng jìn le jiào shì qì chuǎn xū xū

He rushed into the classroom, panting.

Tips for using 冲

  • English learners often expect one Chinese verb to match one English verb, but this item shows why the object and surrounding construction can determine the most natural English choice.

Other Chinese words for “flush”

见到他,她的脸潮红了。jiàn dào tā tā de liǎn cháo hóng le

When she saw him, her face flushed.

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