English–Chinese
“inertia” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinguàn xìng
Example
很多行为只是出于惯性，没有深思熟虑。hěn duō xíng wéi zhǐ shì chū yú guàn xìng méi yǒu shēn sī shú lǜ
Many behaviors are simply due to inertia, without careful thought.
How to say “inertia” in Chinese
“Inertia” in Chinese is 惯性 (guàn xìng).
Continuation comes more easily than change: a routine, thought, or physical state carries on once it is established.
Example sentences with 惯性
自行车停下后，车轮由于惯性会继续转动一段时间。zì xíng chē tíng xià hòu chē lún yóu yú guàn xìng huì jì xù zhuǎn dòng yí duàn shí jiān
After the bicycle stops, its wheels continue to turn for a while due to inertia.
Tips for using 惯性
- The surrounding subject usually identifies the sense: people, decisions, and ways of thinking signal everyday usage, while objects, motion, and rest signal the physics usage.