English–Chinese

“lacquer” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqī

Example

家具的外面刷了漆。jiā jù de wài miàn shuā le qī

The furniture's exterior is coated with lacquer.

Illustration for 漆 (lacquer)

How to say “lacquer” in Chinese

“Lacquer” in Chinese is 漆 (qī).

A coating spread over a surface that dries into a smooth protective skin, often with a glossy finish.

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

Example sentences with 漆

这幅漆画保存得很好。zhè fú qī huà bǎo cún de hěn hǎo

This lacquer painting has been well preserved.

Tips for using 漆

  • The broad English word for a colored wall coating does not always suggest the hard, glossy protective finish associated with this material, so context matters when choosing an English equivalent.

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