English–Chinese

“jeep” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjí pǔ

Example

他开着吉普去郊游。tā kāi zhe jí pǔ qù jiāo yóu

He drove a jeep to the countryside for a day out.

Illustration for 吉普 (jeep)

How to say “jeep” in Chinese

“Jeep” in Chinese is 吉普 (jí pǔ).

A compact utility vehicle that carries people or supplies through rough terrain and serves both civilian and military work.

Full entry for 吉普: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 吉普

摄影师用吉普车靠近野生动物拍摄。shè yǐng shī yòng jí pǔ chē kào jìn yě shēng dòng wù pāi shè

The photographer approached the wild animals in a jeep to photograph them.

Tips for using 吉普

  • English often treats Jeep as a brand name, while Chinese can use the borrowed term as a general vehicle label; a maker or model name may be needed for exact identification.

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