English–Chinese
“foreign object” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyì wù
Example
我的食物里有异物，别吃了。wǒ de shí wù lǐ yǒu yì wù bié chī le
There is a foreign object in my food. Don't eat it.
How to say “foreign object” in Chinese
“Foreign object” in Chinese is 异物 (yì wù).
Something from outside that is mixed into, lodged in, or left behind in a setting where it does not belong.
Example sentences with 异物
小孩鼻子里卡了异物，需要医生取出。xiǎo hái bí zi lí kǎ le yì wù xū yào yī shēng qǔ chū
A foreign object is stuck in the child's nose and needs to be removed by a doctor.
Tips for using 异物
- English often uses different terms for an unwanted item in food, a body, or a machine, whereas Chinese can use this single noun across all three contexts.