English–Chinese
“lick” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintiǎn
Example
狗在公园里舔主人的手。gǒu zài gōng yuán lǐ tiǎn zhǔ rén de shǒu
The dog is licking its owner's hand in the park.
How to say “lick” in Chinese
“Lick” in Chinese is 舔 (tiǎn).
A tongue repeatedly touches a surface, an image extended to someone who keeps pleasing another person for approval.
Example sentences with 舔
她为了升职，在老板面前不停地舔马屁。tā wèi le shēng zhí zài láo bǎn miàn qián bù tíng dì tiǎn mǎ pì
She keeps kissing up to her boss to get promoted.
Tips for using 舔
- When it describes a person's behavior toward someone, it usually sounds mocking or contemptuous rather than neutral, so it suits criticism more than polite description.