English–Chinese
“kettle” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuǐ hú
Example
妈妈用水壶把水烧开了。mā mā yòng shuǐ hú bǎ shuǐ shāo kāi le
Mom boiled the water in a kettle.
How to say “kettle” in Chinese
“Kettle” in Chinese is 水壶 (shuǐ hú).
A handled vessel that holds water, brings it to a boil, and lets the hot water pour through a spout, whether heated on a stove or by electricity.
Example sentences with 水壶
办公室里有人把水壶接上电源。bàn gōng shì lǐ yǒu rén bǎ shuǐ hú jiē shàng diàn yuán
Someone plugged the kettle into a power outlet in the office.
Tips for using 水壶
- In everyday English, a kettle heats water, while a teapot usually holds and serves brewed tea, so the two vessel types are not interchangeable.