English–Chinese
“handkerchief” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshǒu pà
Example
夏天我用手帕擦汗。xià tiān wǒ yòng shǒu pà cā hàn
In summer, I use a handkerchief to wipe away sweat.
How to say “handkerchief” in Chinese
“Handkerchief” in Chinese is 手帕 (shǒu pà).
A small reusable cloth kept ready for personal wiping.
Example sentences with 手帕
寒冷的早晨，他从口袋里拿出手帕擦了擦鼻子。hán lěng de zǎo chén tā cóng kǒu dài lǐ ná chū shǒu pà cā le cā bí zi
On a cold morning, he took a handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped his nose.
Tips for using 手帕
- The word has a practical, neutral tone in everyday speech, so it suits ordinary talk about a personal item carried in a bag.