English–Chinese
“invent” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfā míng
Example
他发明了一种新的节能灯。tā fā míng le yì zhǒng xīn de jié néng dēng
He invented a new energy-saving light bulb.
How to say “invent” in Chinese
“Invent” in Chinese is 发明 (fā míng).
A new idea takes shape as a real device, method, or other workable result.
Example sentences with 发明
很多公司投资研发，希望能发明新产品。hěn duō gōng sī tóu zī yán fā xī wàng néng fā míng xīn chán pǐn
Many companies invest in research and development, hoping to invent new products.
Tips for using 发明
- A useful English distinction is that a fact or natural law is usually discovered, while a newly made device or method is invented; this Chinese verb follows the latter pattern.