English–Chinese
“hang out to dry” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinliàng
Example
我把衣服晾在阳台上了。wǒ bǎ yī fú liàng zài yáng tái shàng le
I hung the clothes on the balcony to dry.
How to say “hang out to dry” in Chinese
“Hang out to dry” in Chinese is 晾 (liàng).
A wet item is left exposed outdoors until its moisture is gone, usually on a line, rack, or balcony.
Example sentences with 晾
今天下雨，不能把毛巾晾在阳台上。jīn tiān xià yǔ bù néng bǎ máo jīn liàng zài yáng tái shàng
It is raining today, so I can't hang the towel on the balcony to dry.
Tips for using 晾
- For household chores, this verb normally points to open-air drying, while drying with a powered appliance calls for a different expression.